Bill · S. 4736· Senate(119-S-4736)
Multigenerational Care and Support Act
- Introduced
- 6/10/2026
- Last activity
- 6/10/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Maggie Hassan
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Multigenerational Care and Support Act amends the Older Americans Act of 1965. It aims to create more opportunities for older individuals to volunteer at facilities that serve both older and younger generations. The bill focuses on developing and promoting multigenerational activities. It also expands the types of programs and facilities that can participate in these projects.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
Expands volunteering opportunities and civic engagement for older individuals in a variety of facilities.
Would retired people be better off under this?+7
Directly provides more opportunities for retirees to volunteer and engage in mentoring.
Would children be better off under this?+4
Provides children and younger generations with mentorship opportunities from older adults.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Volunteering Opportunities: Older individuals may have more ways to serve as mentors to younger generations and volunteer at facilities serving both age groups (Section 2, amending Section 417(a)).
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Broader Program Reach: Support projects can now include programs at long-term care facilities, multipurpose senior centers, or other residential facilities for older individuals (Section 2, amending Section 417(h)(1)).
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Multigenerational Engagement: The bill promotes the development and execution of activities that bring together individuals from younger and older generations (Section 2, amending Section 417(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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+7Good For Seniors+7Good For Children+4Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For People With Disabilities+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+2Increases Research Funding+1
- 6/10/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas