Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 4957

Participation of younger and older persons

In carrying out this part and part C, the Director shall take necessary steps, including the development of special projects, where appropriate, to encourage the fullest participation of individuals 18 through 27 years of age, and individuals 55 years of age and older, in the various programs and activities authorized under such parts.

Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 10787 Stat. 399Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 326107 Stat. 901(, , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 103–821993— amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “In carrying out this part and part C of this subchapter, the Director shall take necessary steps, including the development of special projects, where appropriate, to encourage the fullest participation of older persons and older persons membership groups as volunteers and participant agencies in the various programs and activities authorized under such parts and, because of the high proportion of older persons within the poverty group, shall encourage the development of a variety of volunteer services to older persons, including special projects, to assure that such persons are served in proportion to their need.”

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1993 Amendment

Pub. L. 103–82section 392 of Pub. L. 103–82section 4951 of this titleAmendment by effective , see , set out as a note under .