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US HR5005

US HR5005
Addressing SILO Act of 2021 Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Act of 2021


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Introduced
08/10/2021
In Committee
08/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title XX of the Social Security Act to provide grants and training to support area agencies on aging or other community-based organizations to address social isolation among vulnerable older adults and people with disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill, the Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Act of 2021 (also known as the Addressing SILO Act of 2021), aims to amend Title XX of the Social Security Act to provide grants and training to support area agencies on aging or other community-based organizations in addressing social isolation among vulnerable older adults and people with disabilities. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) Grants to conduct outreach, develop community-based interventions, connect at-risk individuals with social and clinical supports, and evaluate the effects of these programs; 2) Training programs for area agencies on aging or community-based organizations to address and prevent social isolation and loneliness; and 3) A requirement for the Secretary to submit a report to Congress every three years on the effectiveness of these programs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. (on 08/10/2021)

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