Search Results: keywords:"independence"

  • S. 4776 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:18,348

    The bill aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965, ensuring funding from 2025 to 2029 for various programs supporting older adults. It introduces measures to improve health outcomes, support caregivers, enhance nutrition services, and help older individuals remain independent. The...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help older people from 2025 to 2029 by giving more money for programs that keep them healthy, help them eat better, and allow them to live on their own. But it needs to be careful how it spends the money and make sure it knows exactly what things like "special meals" mean, so everything runs smoothly.

  • S. 4610 — To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:665

    S. 4610 proposes to amend title 36 of the United States Code to officially recognize the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. The bill lists several findings that emphasize the symbolic importance of the bald eagle, including its representation of...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a special bird called the bald eagle that represents freedom and strength. This bill wants to officially say that the bald eagle is the national bird of the United States, but it doesn't change any existing rules or offer money for new activities related to this idea.

  • S. RES. 594 — Designating April 17, 2024, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:202

    S. RES. 594 designates April 17, 2024, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day." The resolution highlights the importance of assistive technology devices and services, which help people with disabilities and older adults by improving their abilities and increasing...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 594 says that April 17, 2024, should be a special day to help people know about machines and tools that make life easier for folks who have trouble seeing, hearing, moving, or doing other things by themselves. These tools are super important because they help people do things on their own, like going to school, working, or playing with friends.