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Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act

USA119th CongressS-2699| Senate 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Kaine (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act seeks to reauthorize and provide dedicated funding for critical education and training programs focused on geriatrics. This legislation specifically amends Section 753(d) of the Public Health Service Act, which governs these vital programs. Under the proposed amendment, a sum of $48,245,000 is to be appropriated annually for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2030 . This sustained funding aims to ensure the continued development and expansion of the healthcare workforce specializing in the care of older adults, thereby addressing the growing needs of the aging population.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-299
Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6010-6011)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-299
    Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act


  • September 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6010-6011)

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Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act

USA119th CongressS-2699| Senate 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
The Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act seeks to reauthorize and provide dedicated funding for critical education and training programs focused on geriatrics. This legislation specifically amends Section 753(d) of the Public Health Service Act, which governs these vital programs. Under the proposed amendment, a sum of $48,245,000 is to be appropriated annually for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2030 . This sustained funding aims to ensure the continued development and expansion of the healthcare workforce specializing in the care of older adults, thereby addressing the growing needs of the aging population.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-299
Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6010-6011)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-299
    Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act


  • September 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6010-6011)
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Kaine (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted