A letter written by Richard S. Williamson on behalf of the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding potential legislation to amend the Older Americans Act to allow Indian elderly to fully participate in funded programs. The letter references testimony by George Effman, Chairman of NICOA, before the Senate Subcommittee on Aging, highlighting the need for direct funding to Indian tribes under the act. The letter also includes a summary of Effman's testimony and outlines the efforts of NICOA to advocate for the Indian elderly community.