[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1179]
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                          OLDER AMERICANS ACT

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                          HON. MARTHA McSALLY

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Ms. McSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support the reauthorization 
of the Older Americans Act, legislation that has helped countless 
Americans maintain their independence and dignity as they grow older.
  The modest programs under the Older Americans Act make a big 
difference in communities across our country by providing nutrition and 
transportation assistance to seniors and helping them meet their daily 
needs.
  In Pima County in my district, the Older Americans Act provides: 800 
people a day with a home delivered meal; 1,200 people with assistance 
with bath, laundry, and other household needs; transportation to senior 
meal sites; and many other services.
  Nearly 130,000 seniors live in the Second District, and they deserve 
the opportunity to live out their retirement without worrying about how 
they will meet basic needs.
  Recently we saw the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act as 
well as the Senate unanimously pass legislation to reauthorize these 
critical programs. I urge my colleagues in the House to support 
reauthorization, so we can help give seniors the retirement security 
they deserve.

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