A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Senior Savings Protection Act," aims to extend funding for various outreach and assistance programs. It specifically targets low-income programs by providing annual funding for several years. The legislation allocates money to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs, Area Agencies on Aging, and Aging and Disability Resource Centers. It also provides funding for coordinating efforts to inform older Americans about available federal and state benefits. These funds are scheduled to be distributed for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +7
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill specifically funds outreach, agencies, and resource centers tailored to the needs of older Americans.
- Scored +7
Would retired people be better off under this?
The funding supports information coordination and agencies that help seniors understand their available benefits.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The act extends funding for outreach and assistance specifically for low-income programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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State Health Insurance Assistance Programs: This provision provides $15,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030, which supports outreach and assistance for low-income programs (Section 2(a)).
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Area Agencies on Aging: The bill allocates $15,000,000 per fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to support these agencies (Section 2(b)).
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Aging and Disability Resource Centers: This section provides $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to assist these centers (Section 2(c)).
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Information Coordination for Older Americans: The act provides $15,000,000 annually from 2026 through 2030 to coordinate efforts that inform older Americans about benefits available under federal and state programs (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — The funding supports information coordination and agencies that help seniors understand their available benefits. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill specifically funds outreach, agencies, and resource centers tailored to the needs of older Americans. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The act extends funding for outreach and assistance specifically for low-income programs. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill provides $5,000,000 annually to Aging and Disability Resource Centers.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The funding for Aging and Disability Resource Centers and information coordination helps seniors access available health and social benefits. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill provides $15,000,000 annually to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs to assist with low-income coverage outreach.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill funds Aging and Disability Resource Centers to assist people with disabilities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By funding outreach for low-income programs, the bill helps vulnerable populations access support services.
- 12/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Kevin KileyIndependent · California
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York