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42 U.S.C. 3012: Functions of Assistant Secretary
Created in 1965 by Public Law 89-73. Changed by 16 later laws. No bill we track in this Congress changes it.
7 other sections of the Code cite this one, including 42 U.S.C. 3011, 42 U.S.C. 3018, 42 U.S.C. 3020f, 42 U.S.C. 3027, 42 U.S.C. 3030g-23.
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No bill we track in the 119th Congress changes this section.
How it got here
2020
- Pub. L. 116–131, §114(a)(1), amended par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (4) read as follows: "administer the grants provided by this chapter;". (Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 116–131, §123(b), inserted "cultural experiences, activities, and services, including in the arts," after "education),". (Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 116–131, §701(2), substituted "sections 3027(a)(13) and 3058j of this title" for "sections 3027(a)(18) and 3058j(b)(2) of this title". (Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 116–131, §117(a)(1), inserted before semicolon at end ", including information and technical assistance on delivery of such services in different settings". (Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 116–131, §114(b), added par. (32). (Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 116–131, §115, added par. (33). (Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 116–131, §116, added par. (34). (Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 116–131, §117(a)(2), inserted ", including delivery of such services in different settings" before semicolon at end. (Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 116–131, §118(a), added subpar. (C). (Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 116–131, §701(3), realigned margin. (Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) Law text · (e)
- Pub. L. 116–131, §114(a)(2), added subsec. (h). (Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) Law text · (h)
- Pub. L. 116–131, §122(a), added subsec. (i). (Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020) Law text · (i)
2016
- Pub. L. 114–144, §9(3), inserted "and behavioral" after "mental". (Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 114–144, §3(b)(1)(A), inserted "health and economic" before "needs of older individuals". (Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 114–144, §3(b)(1)(B), inserted "health and economic" before "welfare". (Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 114–144, §3(b)(1)(C), inserted "(including the Health Resources and Services Administration)" after "other agencies". (Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 114–144, §3(b)(1)(D)–(F), added pars. (29) to (31). (Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 114–144, §3(b)(2)(A), added subpar. (D). (Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 114–144, §3(b)(2)(B)(i), inserted "to identify and articulate goals of care and" after "individuals". (Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 114–144, §3(b)(2)(B)(ii), inserted "respond to or" before "plan" and substituted "long-term care needs;" for "future long-term care needs; and". (Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 114–144, §3(b)(2)(B)(iii), (iv), added subpar. (F). (Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 114–144, §3(b)(3), added subsec. (g). (Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016) Law text · (g)
2008
- Pub. L. 110–246, §4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(BB), substituted "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008" for "Food Stamp Act of 1977". (Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008) Law text · (a), (20)
2006
- Pub. L. 109–365, §202(1)(A), inserted "assistive technology," after "housing,". (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 109–365, §202(1)(B), added par. (12) and struck out former par. (12) which read as follows: "carry on a continuing evaluation of the programs and activities related to the objectives of this chapter, with particular attention to the impact of medicare and medicaid, the Age … (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 109–365, §202(1)(C), added par. (20) and struck out former par. (20) which read as follows: "encourage, and provide technical assistance to, States and area agencies on aging to carry out outreach to inform older individuals with greatest economic need who may be eligible t… (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 109–365, §202(1)(D)(i), struck out "gaps in" after "collecting information on" and inserted "(including services that would permit such individuals to receive long-term care in home and community-based settings)" after "individuals". (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 109–365, §202(1)(E)(i), inserted "and" at end. (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 109–365, §202(1)(E)(ii), struck out subpar. (D) which read as follows: "submitting a report on the States' experiences in implementing these best practices and the effect these innovations are having on improving service delivery in rural areas to the relevant committees… (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 109–365, §202(1)(D)(ii), (F), added par. (28). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 109–365, §202(2), added subsecs. (b) and (c) and struck out former subsecs. (b) and (c), which related to policy alternatives in long-term care and participation of volunteer groups in programs and activities. (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006) Law text · (b), (c)
- Pub. L. 109–365, §202(3), substituted a period for semicolon at end. (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006) Law text · (e)
2000
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(A), redesignated par. (10) as (9) and struck out former par. (9) which read as follows: "stimulate more effective use of existing resources and available services for the aged and aging, including existing legislative protections with particular emphasis on … (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(A), redesignated pars. (11) and (12) as (10) and (11), respectively. Former par. (10) redesignated (9). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a), (11)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated par. (15) as (12). Former par. (12) redesignated (11). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated pars. (16) and (17) as (13) and (14), respectively, and struck out former pars. (13) and (14), which read as follows: (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a), (14)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), (C), redesignated par. (18) as (15) and inserted "and older individuals residing in rural areas" after "low-income minority individuals". Former par. (15) redesignated (12). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated par. (19) as (16). Former par. (16) redesignated (13). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §801(b)(2)(A)(i), which directed that par. (19)(C) be amended by substituting "paragraphs (2) and (4)(A) of section 3026(a)" for "paragraphs (2) and (5)(A) of section 3026(a)", was executed by making the substitution in par. (16)(C), to reflect the probable inte… (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated par. (20) as (17). Former par. (17) redesignated (14). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), (D), redesignated par. (21) as (18) and substituted "2000" for "1990" in subpar. (B). Former par. (18) redesignated (15). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(E), added par. (19) and struck out former par. (19) which directed the Administration to issue regulations, and conduct strict monitoring of State compliance with the requirements in effect, under this chapter to prohibit conflicts of interest and to mainta… (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated par. (22) as (19). Former par. (19) redesignated (16). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated par. (23) as (20). Former par. (20) redesignated (17). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(F), added par. (21) and struck out former par. (21) which read as follows: "establish information and assistance services as priority services for older individuals;". (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated par. (24) as (21). Former par. (21) redesignated (18). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated par. (25) as (22). Former par. (22) redesignated (19). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated par. (26) as (23). Former par. (23) redesignated (20). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(G), added par. (24) and struck out former par. (24) which read as follows: (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated par. (27) as (24). Former par. (24) redesignated (21). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated par. (28) as (25). Former par. (25) redesignated (22). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §801(b)(2)(A)(ii), which directed that par. (26) be amended by substituting "section 3027(a)(13) of this title and section 3058j of this title" for "sections 3027(a)(18) and 3058j(b)(2) of this title", could not be executed because "sections 3027(a)(18) and 3058j(b… (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated par. (29) as (26). Former par. (26) redesignated (23). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(I), added par. (27). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(H), which directed amendment of subsec. (a) by striking out par. (27) and redesignating the remaining pars., could only be executed by striking out par. (27) because there were no remaining pars. in subsec. (a) after amendment by Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B). Prior to amendm… (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated par. (30) as (27). Former par. (27) redesignated (24). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(1)(B), redesignated pars. (28) to (30) as (25) to (27), respectively. (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §801(b)(2)(B), struck out par. (1) designation before "In executing the duties" and struck out par. (2) which read as follows: (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (c)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(2), substituted "2000" for "1990". (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (d)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §801(b)(2)(C)(i), added cl. (i) and struck out former cl. (i) which read as follows: "provide information about education and training projects established under part A, and research and demonstration projects, and other activities, established under part B, o… (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (e)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §801(b)(2)(C)(ii), struck out ", and the information provided by the Resource Centers on Native American Elders under section 3035m of this title" before semicolon at end. (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (e)
- Pub. L. 106–501, §201(3), added subsec. (f). (Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000) Law text · (f)
1993
- Pub. L. 103–171, §3(a)(3)(A), substituted "Assistant Secretary" for "Commissioner" in section catchline.
- Pub. L. 103–171, §3(a)(3)(D), substituted "Assistant Secretary" for "Commissioner". · (a)
- Pub. L. 103–171, §2(2), struck out ", and service providers," after "area agencies" and inserted the phrase after "on aging". · (a)
- Pub. L. 103–171, §3(a)(3)(B), substituted "Director of the Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs" for "Associate Commissioner for Ombudsman Programs". · (a)
- Pub. L. 103–171, §3(a)(3)(D), substituted "Assistant Secretary" for "Commissioner". · (a), (D)
- Pub. L. 103–171, §2(3), substituted "1995" for "1994". · (a)
- Pub. L. 103–171, §3(a)(3)(D), substituted "Assistant Secretary" for "Commissioner" wherever appearing. · (a), (b), (c)
- Pub. L. 103–82 substituted "the Corporation for National and Community Service" for "the Director of the ACTION Agency". · (c)
- Pub. L. 103–171, §3(a)(3)(D), substituted "Assistant Secretary" for "Commissioner" wherever appearing. · (d), (e)
- Pub. L. 103–171, §3(a)(3)(C), substituted "Director of the Office for" for "Associate Commissioner on". · (e)
1992
- Pub. L. 102–375, §904(a)(4)(A)(i), substituted "older individuals" for "the elderly" in two places. · (a)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §202(a)(1), inserted "directly" before "assist". · (a)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §202(a)(2), substituted "coordinate" for "provide for the coordination of". · (a)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §904(a)(4)(A)(iii), substituted "objectives" for "purposes". · (a)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §904(a)(4)(A)(ii), (iii), substituted "objectives" for "purposes", "older individuals" for "the elderly", and "such individuals" for "older people". · (a)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §904(a)(4)(A)(iii), substituted "objectives" for "purposes". · (a), (17)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §202(a)(3)(B), substituted "greatest economic need or individuals with greatest social need, with particular attention to and specific objectives for providing services to low-income minority individuals" for "the greatest economic or social needs". · (a)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §202(a)(3)(A), inserted ", and service providers," after "agencies". · (a)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §102(b)(10)(A), substituted "area agencies on aging" for "area agencies". · (a)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §202(a)(4)(A), inserted "or activity" after "service" wherever appearing. · (a)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §708(c)(1), struck out "under section 3027(a)(31) of this title" after "application assistance". · (a)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §202(a)(4)(B), (b), added pars. (21) to (30). · (a)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §904(a)(4)(B)(i), struck out "with health systems agencies designated under section 300l–4 of this title," after "linkages". · (b)
- Pub. L. 102–321, §163(c)(2)(A), substituted "the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration" for "the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration". · (b)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §904(a)(4)(B)(ii), substituted "older individuals" for "the elderly". · (b)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §202(c), added par. (4). · (b)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §202(d), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2). · (c)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §202(e), added subsec. (d). · (d)
- Pub. L. 102–375, §202(f), added subsec. (e). · (e)
1987
- Pub. L. 100–175, §105(a), inserted "(including mental health)" after "health". · (a)
- Pub. L. 100–175, §§103(a), 155(a), added pars. (19) and (20). · (a), (20)
- Pub. L. 100–175, §106(a), inserted reference to the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration and the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. · (b)
1984
- Pub. L. 98–459, §202(a)(1), substituted "establishment and implementation of" for "establishment of and carry out". · (a)
- Pub. L. 98–459, §202(a)(2), inserted ", including existing legislative protections with particular emphasis on the application of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967". · (a)
- Pub. L. 98–459, §202(a)(3)–(5), added par. (18). · (a)
- Pub. L. 98–459, §202(b), inserted "and with utilization and quality control peer review organizations under title XI of the Social Security Act". · (b)
- Pub. L. 98–459, §202(c), substituted "the duties and functions of the Administration" for "his duties and functions". · (c)
1981
- Pub. L. 97–115, §2(b)(1), substituted "Commissioner" for "Administration" in section catchline.
- Pub. L. 97–115, §2(b)(2), substituted "Department of Health and Human Services" for "Department of Health, Education, and Welfare". · (a)
- Pub. L. 97–115, §2(b)(3), substituted "collect and disseminate" for "serve as a clearinghouse for". · (a)
- Pub. L. 97–115, §§2(b)(4), 3(d), substituted "supportive services" for "social services" and "hospitalization, education and training services (including preretirement training, and continuing education), low-cost transportation and housing" for "hospitalization, preretirement train… · (a)
- Pub. L. 97–115, §2(b)(5), inserted provisions authorizing and directing Administration to take whatever action is necessary to achieve coordination of activities carried out or assisted by all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Federal Government with respect to col… · (a)
- Pub. L. 97–115, §2(b)(6), (7), substituted "private organizations" for "nonprofit private organizations". · (a), (16)
- Pub. L. 97–115, §§2(c), 3(d), substituted "Director of the ACTION Agency" for "Director of Action" and "supportive services" for "social services". · (c)
1978
- Pub. L. 95–478, §102(a)(1), added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) to (3) as (2) to (4), respectively. Former par. (4) redesignated (5). · (a)
- Pub. L. 95–478, §§102(a)(1), 503(b)(4)(A), redesignated former par. (4) as (5) and substituted "older individuals" for "older persons". Former par. (5) redesignated (6). · (a)
- Pub. L. 95–478, §102(a)(1), redesignated former par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7). · (a)
- Pub. L. 95–478, §§102(a)(1), 503(b)(4)(A), redesignated former par. (6) as (7) and substituted "older individuals" for "older persons". Former par. (7) redesignated (8). · (a)
- Pub. L. 95–478, §102(a)(1), redesignated former pars. (7) to (10) as (8) to (11). Former par. (11) redesignated (12). · (a)
- Pub. L. 95–478, §§102(a)(1), 503(b)(4), redesignated former par. (11) as (12) and substituted "older individuals" and "such individuals" for "older persons" and "such persons". Former par. (12) redesignated (13). · (a)
- Pub. L. 95–478, §§102(a)(1), 503(b)(4)(A), redesignated former par. (12) as (13) and substituted "older individuals" for "older persons". Former par. (13) redesignated (14). · (a)
- Pub. L. 95–478, §102(a)(1), redesignated former par. (13) as (14). Former par. (14) redesignated (15). · (a)
- Pub. L. 95–478, §§102(a)(1), 503(b)(2), redesignated former par. (14) as (15), substituted "Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967" for "Age Discrimination Act of 1967" and redesignated former pars. (15) and (16) as (16) and (17), respectively. · (a)
- Pub. L. 95–478, §102(a)(2), added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsec. (b) as (c). · (b), (c)
1975
- Pub. L. 94–135, §114(b), substituted "Administration" for "Office" in section catchline.
- Pub. L. 94–135, §114(c), struck out "and" after "aged and aging;". · (a)
1973
- Pub. L. 93–29, §201(b)(1)–(3), in par. (4), substituted "research" for "research and demonstration programs" and made it the function of the Administration to assist in the establishment of any carry out programs designed to meet the needs of older persons for social services, includin… · (a)
- Pub. L. 93–29, §201(b)(3), added subsec. (b). · (b)
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