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MEALS ON WHEELS TO SPEAK OUT DURING CONGRESSIONAL HEARING ON THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT ON MAY 15

May 14, 2019

Arlington, VA, May 14, 2019The U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor’s Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services will hold a hearing on the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA) on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 10:15 a.m. – “Examining the Older Americans Act: Promoting Independence and Dignity for Older Americans.” The Subcommittee is led by Chairwoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY) and is focused on civil rights, equal employment opportunities, human services, nutrition and the OAA. Stephanie Archer-Smith, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, has been invited to testify as a witness during the hearing. Tune in and/or find a full list of witnesses here.