Bill · S. 2762· Senate(119-S-2762)
Supporting Our Seniors Act
- Introduced
- 9/10/2025
- Last activity
- 3/19/2026 — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Supporting Our Seniors Act" establishes the Commission on Long-Term Care. This commission consists of 12 members appointed by the President and various congressional leaders. Members must have specific experience in areas like geriatrics, hospice, or caregiver advocacy. The Commission is tasked with submitting annual policy recommendations to Congress and the President regarding long-term care issues. These recommendations cover topics such as aging in place, affordability, and caregiver support. The Commission is set to terminate 10 years after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
The bill creates a commission specifically dedicated to improving long-term care and aging-in-place options for seniors.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill establishes a commission to research and recommend improvements to access for comprehensive geriatric and palliative care.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
The bill instructs the commission to consider the specific needs of adults with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Expertise in Caregiving: The bill requires members to have experience in specific areas such as palliative care, hospice care, and aging and geriatrics (Section 2(a)(1)(B)), ensuring the commission is composed of knowledgeable individuals.
-
Support for Caregivers: The Commission is tasked with providing recommendations for caregiver supports and support for adult children caring for aging parents, which could include tax credits or health benefits (Section 2(d)(1)(D) and (H)).
-
Improved Care Access: The Commission will look into access to comprehensive care, including geriatric care and coordination of medical and personal needs (Section 2(d)(1)(E)).
-
Financial and Service Considerations: Recommendations will address financing options for low- and middle-income individuals and the affordability of services (Section 2(d)(1)(C) and (F)).
-
Community and Home-Based Care: The bill directs the Commission to consider ways to reduce hospitalization costs by increasing access to home-based services (Section 2(d)(1)(J)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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 Seniors+6Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Children+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Reduces Hospital Costs+4Increases Medicaid Funding+2Increases Medicare Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+3Improves Disability Rights+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Middle Class Taxes+3Improves Union Protections+1
- 3/19/2026
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
- 9/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas