A bill to authorize the Secretary of Labor to make grants for the conduct of older Americans home repair projects.
Older Americans Home Repair and Winterization Act - States that, in order to promote work opportunities for unemployed or underemployed persons who are at least fifty-five years of age and who have poor employment prospects and to assist eligible homeowners to repair and winterize their homes, the Secretary of Labor is authorized in accordance with the provisions of this Act, to enter into contracts with public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations for the conduct of home repair and winterization projects by eligible individuals.
States that no payments shall be made for such projects unless the Secretary determines that such project will meet specified criteria, including the employment of eligible persons to the fullest possible extent.
Authorizes the Secretary to cooperate with State and Federal agencies with jurisdiction related to the purposes of this Act in order to administer its provisions.
Provides a system of allocation of funds appropriated for any fiscal year under this Act in order to insure the equitable distribution of such funds.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs discharged in Senate.
Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs discharged in Senate.
Rereferred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.
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