A resolution continuing, and authorizing additional expenditures by the Special Committee on Aging.

(LATEST SUMMARY)

Extends the life of the Special Committee on Aging through February 28, 1974.

Requires the committee to make a full and complete study and investigation of any and all matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of older people, including, but not limited to, problems and opportunities of maintaining health, of assuring adequate income, of finding employment, of engaging in productive and rewarding activity, of securing proper housing, and, when necessary, of obtaining care or assistance. Provides that no proposed legislation shall be referred to such committee, and such committee shall not have power to report by bill, or otherwise have legislative jurisdiction.

Authorizes the Senate Special Committee on Aging from March 1, 1973, through February 28, 1974, in its discretion: (1) to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) to hold hearings; (3) to sit and act at any time or place during the sessions, recesses, and adjourment periods of the Senate; (4) to require by subpena or otherwise the attendance of witnesses and the production of correspondence, books, papers, and documents; (5) to administer oaths; (6) to take testimony orally or by deposition; (7) to employ personnel; (8) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable basis the services of personnel, information, and facilities of any such department or agency; and (9) to procure the temporary services (not in excess of one year) or intermittent services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof.

Requires the minority to receive fair consideration in the appointment of staff personnel pursuant to this resolution.

Limits the expenses of the committee under this resolution to not exceed $375,000.

Requires the committee to report the results of its study and investigation, together with such recommendations as it may deem advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than February 28, 1974. Provides that the committee shall cease to exist at the close of business on February 28, 1974.