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US S3437

US S3437
Addressing SILO Act of 2023 Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Act of 2023


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Introduced
12/07/2023
In Committee
12/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to authorize grants and training to support area agencies on aging and other community-based organizations in addressing social isolation among older individuals and adults with disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to address social isolation and loneliness among older individuals and adults with disabilities. It would authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to area agencies on aging or other community-based organizations to conduct outreach, develop interventions, connect individuals to supports, and evaluate the effectiveness of these efforts. The bill also directs the Secretary to establish training programs for these organizations on addressing and preventing social isolation and loneliness. It appropriates $62.5 million per year from 2024 to 2028 to carry out these provisions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 12/07/2023)

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