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42 U.S.C. 3031: PurposesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-121 (October 9, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS
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§3031. Purposes

The purposes of this subchapter are⁠—

(1)  to expand the Nation’s knowledge and understanding of the older population and the aging process;

(2)  to design, test, and promote the use of innovative ideas and best practices in programs and services for older individuals;

(3)  to help meet the needs for trained personnel in the field of aging; and

(4)  to increase awareness of citizens of all ages of the need to assume personal responsibility for their own longevity.

( Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 401 , as added Pub. L. 106-501, title IV, § 401 , Nov. 13, 2000 , 114 Stat. 2257 .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 3031, Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 411, as added Pub. L. 97-115, § 11(a), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1601; amended Pub. L. 98-459, title IV, § 403, Oct. 9, 1984, 98 Stat. 1781; Pub. L. 100-175, title I, §§ 105(e)(1), 134(c)(3), 156(a), Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 930, 941, 954; Pub. L. 100-628, title VII, § 705(7), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3247; Pub. L. 102-375, title I, § 102(b)(1)(A), (10)(A), (H), title IV, § 404, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1200, 1202, 1244; Pub. L. 103-171, §§ 2(15), 3(a)(13), Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1989, 1990, related to purposes and requirements of grants and contracts, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 106-501.

Another prior section 3031, Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 401, as added Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 45; amended Pub. L. 95-478, title I, § 104(a)(1), Oct. 18, 1973, 92 Stat. 1537, related to Congressional statement of purpose in developing and implementing a national manpower policy for the field of aging, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 97-115.

Another prior section 3031, Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, § 401, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 224; Pub. L. 90-42, § 5(b), July 1, 1967, 81 Stat. 107; Pub. L. 91-69, § 7, Sept. 17, 1969, 83 Stat. 111, related to description of activities, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93-29, title IV, § 401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 45.

A prior section 401 of Pub. L. 89-73 was classified to section 3030aa of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 106-501.