S. 2699 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Sep 3, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExtends funding for geriatrics health worker training
This bill keeps two federal programs running through 2030. One gives grants to schools and health organizations that train doctors, nurses, and other health workers to care for older adults. The other supports early-career teachers at health schools who specialize in training people to work with seniors.
How it affects you
If you're an older adult, this means more health professionals will be trained to understand your specific medical needs as you age. Medical students and young faculty members who want to focus on senior care will have continued support for their education and careers.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Sep 3, 2025)
Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 (1) the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, which provides grants to educate and train health professionals to care for older adults; and (2) the Geriatrics Academic Career Awards, which support the career development of junior faculty at health professions institutions who provide training in geriatrics. These programs are administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 2699
A BILL
Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
Sponsor: Sen. Susan M. Collins (R-ME) · Introduced Sep 3, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 19, 2026: “Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.”