S.Amdt. 1286
What it does: Adds TITLE __--RESOURCES FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS wherever appropriate
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD)What it changes
1 change to S. 744
Adds TITLE __--RESOURCES FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS wherever appropriate
Adds a titleInserted: TITLE __--RESOURCES FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
Inserted: Subtitle A--Responding to the Needs of Holocaust Survivors
Inserted: PART I--DEFINITION, GRANTS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS
Inserted: SEC. _01. DEFINITION.
Inserted: Section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3002) is amended--
Inserted: (1) in paragraph (24)--
Inserted: (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking "and";
Inserted: (B) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and
Inserted: (C) by adding at the end the following:
Inserted: "(D) status as a Holocaust survivor.";
Inserted: (2) by redesignating paragraphs (26) through (54) as paragraphs (27) through (55); and
Inserted: (3) by inserting after paragraph (25) the following:
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Inserted: "(26) The term 'Holocaust survivor' means an individual who--
Inserted: "(A)(i) lived in a country between 1933 and 1945 under a Nazi regime, under Nazi occupation, or under the control of Nazi collaborators; or
Inserted: "(ii) fled from a country between 1933 and 1945 under a Nazi regime, under Nazi occupation, or under the control of Nazi collaborators;
Inserted: "(B) was persecuted between 1933 and 1945 on the basis of race, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnicity, or other basis; and
Inserted: "(C) was a member of a group that was persecuted by the Nazis.".
Inserted: SEC. _02. ORGANIZATION.
Inserted: Section 305(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3025(a)) is amended--
Inserted: (1) in paragraph (1)(E), by inserting "older individuals who are Holocaust survivors," after "proficiency," each place it appears; and
Inserted: (2) in paragraph (2)(E), by inserting "older individuals who are Holocaust survivors," after "proficiency,".
Inserted: SEC. _03. AREA PLANS.
Inserted: Section 306 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3026) is amended--
Inserted: (1) in subsection (a)--
Inserted: (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting "older individuals who are Holocaust survivors," after "proficiency," each place it appears;
Inserted: (B) in paragraph (4)--
Inserted: (i) in subparagraph (A)--
Inserted: (I) in clause (i)(I)(bb), by inserting "older individuals who are Holocaust survivors," after "proficiency,"; and
Inserted: (II) in clause (ii), by inserting "older individuals who are Holocaust survivors," after "proficiency," each place it appears;
Inserted: (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i)--
Inserted: (I) in subclause (VI), by striking "and" at the end; and
Inserted: (II) by inserting after subclause (VII) the following:
Inserted: "(VIII) older individuals who are Holocaust survivors; and"; and
Inserted: (iii) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking "subclauses (I) through (VI)" and inserting "subclauses (I) through (VIII)"; and
Inserted: (C) in paragraph (7)(B)(iii), by inserting ", in particular, older individuals who are Holocaust survivors," after "placement"; and
Inserted: (2) in subsection (b)(2)(B), by inserting "older individuals who are Holocaust survivors," after "areas,".
Inserted: SEC. _04. STATE PLANS.
Inserted: Section 307(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3027(a)) is amended--
Inserted: (1) in paragraph (4), by inserting "older individuals who are Holocaust survivors," after "proficiency,";
Inserted: (2) in paragraph (16)--
Inserted: (A) in subparagraph (A)--
Inserted: (i) in clause (v), by striking "and" at the end; and
Inserted: (ii) by adding at the end the following:
Inserted: "(vii) older individuals who are Holocaust survivors; and"; and
Inserted: (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking "clauses (i) through (vi)" and inserting "clauses (i) through (vii)"; and
Inserted: (3) in paragraph (28)(B)(ii), by inserting "older individuals who are Holocaust survivors," after "areas,".
Inserted: SEC. _05. CONSUMER CONTRIBUTIONS.
Inserted: Section 315 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3030c-2) is amended--
Inserted: (1) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting "older individuals who are Holocaust survivors," after "proficiency,"; and
Inserted: (2) in subsection (d), by inserting "older individuals who are Holocaust survivors," after "proficiency,".
Inserted: SEC. _06. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.
Inserted: Section 373(c)(2)(A) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3030s-1(c)(2)(A)) is amended by striking "individuals)" and inserting "individuals and older individuals who are Holocaust survivors)".
Inserted: SEC. _07. PREVENTION OF ELDER ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION.
Inserted: Section 721(b)(12) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3058i(b)(12)) is amended--
Inserted: (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking "or" at the end;
Inserted: (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and
Inserted: (3) by adding at the end the following:
Inserted: "(D) older individuals who are Holocaust survivors.".
Inserted: PART II--FUNCTIONS WITHIN ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING TO ASSIST HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
Inserted: SEC. _11. DESIGNATION OF INDIVIDUAL WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATION.
Inserted: The Administrator for Community Living is authorized to designate within the Administration for Community Living a person who has specialized training, background, or experience with Holocaust survivor issues to have responsibility for implementing services for older individuals who are Holocaust survivors.
Inserted: SEC. _12. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.
Inserted: The Administrator for Community Living, with assistance from the individual designated under section 111, shall prepare and submit to Congress an annual report on the status and needs, including the priority areas of concern, of older individuals (as defined in section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3002)) who are Holocaust survivors.
Inserted: Subtitle B--Nutrition Services for All Older Individuals SEC. _21. NUTRITION SERVICES.
Inserted: (a) In General.--Section 339(2) of the Older Americans Act of 1065 (42 U.S.C. 3030g-21(2)) is amended--
Inserted: (1) in subparagraph (A), by amending clause (iii) to read as follows:
Inserted: "(iii) to the maximum extent practicable, are adjusted and appropriately funded to meet any special health-related or other dietary needs of program participants, including needs based on religious, cultural, or ethnic requirements,";
Inserted: (2) in subparagraph (J), by striking ", and" and inserting a comma;
Inserted: (3) in subparagraph (K), by striking the period and inserting ", and"; and
Inserted: (4) by adding at the end the following:
Inserted: "(L) encourages and educates individuals who distribute nutrition services under subpart 2 to engage in conversation with homebound older individuals and to be aware of the warning signs of medical emergencies, injury or abuse in order to reduce isolation and promote well-being.".
Inserted: (b) Study of Nutrition Projects.--Section 317(a)(2) of the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006 (Public Law 109-365) is amended--
Inserted: (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;
Inserted: (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and
Inserted: (3) by adding at the end the following:
Inserted: "(D) an analysis of service providers' abilities to obtain viable contracts for special foods necessary to meet a religious requirement, required dietary need, or ethnic consideration.".
Inserted: Subtitle C--Transportation SEC. _31. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND RESOURCES.
Inserted: Section 411(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3032(a)) is amended--
Inserted: (1) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14);
Inserted: (2) in paragraph (12), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon; and
Inserted: (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following:
Inserted: "(13) supporting programs that enable the mobility and self-sufficiency of older individuals with the greatest economic need and older individuals with the greatest social need by providing transportation services and resources; and".
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SA 1286. Mr. CARDIN (for himself and Mr. Kirk) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 744, to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the appropriate place, insert the following:
TITLE __--RESOURCES FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
Subtitle A--Responding to the Needs of Holocaust Survivors
PART I--DEFINITION, GRANTS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS
SEC. _01. DEFINITION.
Section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3002) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (24)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking “and”;
(B) in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
“(D) status as a Holocaust survivor.”;
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (26) through (54) as paragraphs (27) through (55); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (25) the following:
“(26) The term ‘Holocaust survivor' means an individual who--
“(A)(i) lived in a country between 1933 and 1945 under a Nazi regime, under Nazi occupation, or under the control of Nazi collaborators; or
“(ii) fled from a country between 1933 and 1945 under a Nazi regime, under Nazi occupation, or under the control of Nazi collaborators;
“(B) was persecuted between 1933 and 1945 on the basis of race, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnicity, or other basis; and
“(C) was a member of a group that was persecuted by the Nazis.”.
SEC. _02. ORGANIZATION.
Section 305(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3025(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(E), by inserting “older individuals who are Holocaust survivors,” after “proficiency,” each place it appears; and
(2) in paragraph (2)(E), by inserting “older individuals who are Holocaust survivors,” after “proficiency,”.
SEC. _03. AREA PLANS.
Section 306 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3026) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting “older individuals who are Holocaust survivors,” after “proficiency,” each place it appears;
(B) in paragraph (4)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) in clause (i)(I)(bb), by inserting “older individuals who are Holocaust survivors,” after “proficiency,”; and
(II) in clause (ii), by inserting “older individuals who are Holocaust survivors,” after “proficiency,” each place it appears;
(ii) in subparagraph (B)(i)--
(I) in subclause (VI), by striking “and” at the end; and
(II) by inserting after subclause (VII) the following:
“(VIII) older individuals who are Holocaust survivors; and”; and
(iii) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking “subclauses (I) through (VI)” and inserting “subclauses (I) through (VIII)”; and
(C) in paragraph (7)(B)(iii), by inserting “, in particular, older individuals who are Holocaust survivors,” after “placement”; and
(2) in subsection (b)(2)(B), by inserting “older individuals who are Holocaust survivors,” after “areas,”.
SEC. _04. STATE PLANS.
Section 307(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3027(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (4), by inserting “older individuals who are Holocaust survivors,” after “proficiency,”;
(2) in paragraph (16)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) in clause (v), by striking “and” at the end; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
“(vii) older individuals who are Holocaust survivors; and”; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking “clauses (i) through (vi)” and inserting “clauses (i) through (vii)”; and
(3) in paragraph (28)(B)(ii), by inserting “older individuals who are Holocaust survivors,” after “areas,”.
SEC. _05. CONSUMER CONTRIBUTIONS.
Section 315 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3030c-2) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting “older individuals who are Holocaust survivors,” after “proficiency,”; and
(2) in subsection (d), by inserting “older individuals who are Holocaust survivors,” after “proficiency,”.
SEC. _06. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.
Section 373(c)(2)(A) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3030s-1(c)(2)(A)) is amended by striking “individuals)” and inserting “individuals and older individuals who are Holocaust survivors)”.
SEC. _07. PREVENTION OF ELDER ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION.
Section 721(b)(12) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3058i(b)(12)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking “or” at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; or”; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
“(D) older individuals who are Holocaust survivors.”.
PART II--FUNCTIONS WITHIN ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING TO ASSIST HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
SEC. _11. DESIGNATION OF INDIVIDUAL WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATION.
The Administrator for Community Living is authorized to designate within the Administration for Community Living a person who has specialized training, background, or experience with Holocaust survivor issues to have responsibility for implementing services for older individuals who are Holocaust survivors.
SEC. _12. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.
The Administrator for Community Living, with assistance from the individual designated under section 111, shall prepare and submit to Congress an annual report on the status and needs, including the priority areas of concern, of older individuals (as defined in section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3002)) who are Holocaust survivors.
Subtitle B--Nutrition Services for All Older Individuals SEC. _21. NUTRITION SERVICES.
(a) In General.--Section 339(2) of the Older Americans Act of 1065 (42 U.S.C. 3030g-21(2)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by amending clause (iii) to read as follows:
“(iii) to the maximum extent practicable, are adjusted and appropriately funded to meet any special health-related or other dietary needs of program participants, including needs based on religious, cultural, or ethnic requirements,”;
(2) in subparagraph (J), by striking “, and” and inserting a comma;
(3) in subparagraph (K), by striking the period and inserting “, and”; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
“(L) encourages and educates individuals who distribute nutrition services under subpart 2 to engage in conversation with homebound older individuals and to be aware of the warning signs of medical emergencies, injury or abuse in order to reduce isolation and promote well-being.”.
(b) Study of Nutrition Projects.--Section 317(a)(2) of the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006 (Public Law 109-365) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking “; and” and inserting a semicolon;
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
“(D) an analysis of service providers' abilities to obtain viable contracts for special foods necessary to meet a religious requirement, required dietary need, or ethnic consideration.”.
Subtitle C--Transportation SEC. _31. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND RESOURCES.
Section 411(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3032(a)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14);
(2) in paragraph (12), by striking “; and” and inserting a semicolon; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following:
“(13) supporting programs that enable the mobility and self-sufficiency of older individuals with the greatest economic need and older individuals with the greatest social need by providing transportation services and resources; and”.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 13, 2013