Bill · H.R. 6728· House(119-HR-6728)
Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/15/2025
- Last activity
- 12/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill is cited as the Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2025. It amends title XX of the Social Security Act to provide grants to States. These grants support linkages to legal services and medical-legal partnerships. The program aims to establish and maintain real-time linkages between health and social services for vulnerable elders. States receiving grants must submit biannual reports on their activities. The bill appropriates $125,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to carry out the subsection.
Yes· 3 of 23
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
The legislation is specifically designed to provide vulnerable elders with linkages to legal services and medical-legal partnerships.
Would retired people be better off under this?+8
Directly aids retirees and older adults by improving access to crucial legal and medical linkages.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The legislation enhances medical-legal partnerships within federally qualified health centers, rural areas, and hospitals.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill appropriates $125 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2029 for grant programs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Medical-Legal Partnerships: Section 2 adds Section 2047(a)(1)(A) to the Social Security Act, which establishes and supports medical-legal partnerships. This is positive because it helps incorporate these partnerships into the elder justice framework and health and human services safety net in various settings, such as federally qualified health centers, rural areas, and minority-serving institutions.
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Legal Hotlines Development: Section 2 adds Section 2047(a)(1)(B) to the Social Security Act, providing incentives to develop, enhance, and integrate platforms like legal assistance hotlines. This is positive because it helps identify older adults who could benefit from linkages to available legal services.
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Clarification of Authorized Services: Section 2(b) clarifies that medical-legal partnerships are authorized adult protective services activities under section 2011 of the Act. This is positive because it integrates lawyers and social workers into health care or social services settings to address the needs of individual patients related to social determinants of health.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly identify any specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+8Good For Seniors+8Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Rural Residents+4Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Students+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+3Improves Government Transparency+3Increase States Rights+2Increases Federal Power+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3Improves Racial Equity+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-1
- 12/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Andrew GarbarinoRepublican · New York