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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3000· House(119-HR-3000)

Caring for Seniors Act

Rep. Fitzpatrick
Age: 53 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
4/24/2025
Last activity
4/24/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by
Brian Fitzpatrick
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 1
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, named the "Caring for Seniors Act," aims to tackle the growing long-term care workforce shortage and improve access to affordable long-term care options. It does this by expanding workforce training programs and establishing a program to help low-income seniors afford assisted living. The bill is funded through recovered COVID-19 relief funds.

Potential Positive Impacts for People

  • Expansion of DOL Workforce Programs (Sec. 3(a)(1)): This can lead to more people being trained and employed in the direct care workforce, potentially creating more jobs and improving the quality of care for seniors and people with disabilities.

  • Expansion of HRSA Workforce Programs (Sec. 3(a)(2)): Similar to the DOL program expansion, this aims to increase the number of trained professionals in the direct care workforce.

  • Senior Care Cost Reduction Program (Sec. 4): This program provides monthly financial assistance to low-income seniors to help them afford assisted living. It includes an initial amount of $1,000 per month, adjusted annually for inflation, which can make assisted living more accessible for those who need it. To be eligible seniors must be at least 70 years old, in need of chronic care or eligible for Medicaid long-term care, and have limited income and resources.

Potential Negative Impacts for People

  • The bill text does not have specific language that explicitly states any negative impacts for people.

Yes· 3 of 20

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+10

    Directly provides financial assistance and improves care options for seniors aged 70+.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+9

    Directly targets retirees with financial aid for long-term care.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8

    Provides monthly financial subsidies for assisted living to eligible low-income seniors.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.