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 .