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FL S0576

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Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Abruzzo

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to restore and adequately fund the Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program for low-income seniors
  • Notes federal funding for low-cost housing was eliminated in 2012 after declining from $650 million in 2005 to $78 million in 2011
  • Identifies growing senior population projected to reach 80 million by 2030, with half of Americans age 65+ residing in Florida, California, and New York
  • Highlights financial pressures on seniors including declining interest rates on savings, reduced pension and health care payments, and decreased investment values
  • Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and Florida's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program

Last Action

Died in Messages

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs2/18/2014
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs1/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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