Bill · S. 2699· Senate(119-S-2699)
Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
- Introduced
- 9/3/2025
- Last activity
- 3/19/2026 — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Susan Collins
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act. It was introduced in the Senate on September 3, 2025. The bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. Its main purpose is to reauthorize certain education and training programs relating to geriatrics. Specifically, it sets funding for these programs. The amount authorized is $48,245,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
Improves the availability and quality of specialized healthcare professionals for older adults.
Would retired people be better off under this?+8
Directly benefits retirees by enhancing the healthcare workforce focused on geriatric care.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
Reauthorizes and funds education and training programs to expand the geriatrics healthcare workforce.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
Increases federal appropriations for specific healthcare education programs.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
Authorizes significant federal spending of over $48 million annually for five years.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1
Continues federal spending commitments without offsetting revenue measures.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Funding for Geriatrics Education and Training: Section 2 of the bill appropriates $48,245,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out education and training programs relating to geriatrics. This might be considered positive because it continues funding for these specific programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that identify negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 Students+4Good For Young Adults+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-2Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1Reduces National Debt-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 3/19/2026
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
- 9/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6010-6011)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia