Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors
Last activity — Held at the desk.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the ``Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025'', aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. It provides updated funding authorizations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 across various aging-related programs. The bill focuses on strengthening the aging network, improving health outcomes, and enhancing nutrition services. It also includes provisions to support family caregivers and improve services for Native elders. Additionally, the legislation strengthens long-term care ombudsman programs and elder abuse prevention efforts. Finally, it authorizes a White House Conference on Aging to be held in 2025.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +10
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill provides significant increased funding and services specifically for older individuals.
- Scored +10
Would retired people be better off under this?
The core purpose of the bill is to support and enhance life for older adults and retirees.
- Scored +8
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill establishes a Tribal Advisory Committee and increases funding for Native elders.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Mental Health Support: The bill designates an officer to advocate for and develop plans regarding mental health, substance use disorders, and cognitive impairments like Alzheimer's and dementia (Sec. 102).
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Enhanced Nutrition Options: It allows for innovative nutrition approaches, such as providing medically tailored meals and allowing states to offer grab-and-go meals for consumption outside of congregate sites (Sec. 301, Sec. 302).
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Support for Family Caregivers: The act expands the National Family Caregiver Support Program to include supports for older relative caregivers and emphasizes the importance of respite care (Sec. 401, Sec. 402).
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Increased Resources for Native Elders: It establishes the Older Americans Tribal Advisory Committee to provide advice and guidance on the specific needs of Native American older individuals (Sec. 601).
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Elder Protection and Advocacy: The bill strengthens the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs and provides resources for legal assistance training related to elder abuse prevention (Sec. 702).
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Increased Accessibility to Technology: It aims to improve broadband coordination and help older individuals access assistive technology (Sec. 112, Sec. 209).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Contractual Restrictions: There are specific, complex requirements for recipients entering into business arrangements with profit-making organizations, which include strict reporting and reimbursement rules (Sec. 106).
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Potential Service Displacement: The bill includes a provision stating that certain agreements with profit-making organizations may not be allowed if they result in the displacement of services for older individuals with great social or economic need (Sec. s 106(b)(2)).
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 core purpose of the bill is to support and enhance life for older adults and retirees. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides significant increased funding and services specifically for older individuals. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill establishes a Tribal Advisory Committee and increases funding for Native elders. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — It enhances coordination between aging and disability networks. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased nutrition and supportive services specifically benefit low-income older individuals. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions to prioritize rural areas for nutrition program grants.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill expands focus on mental health, substance use, and cognitive impairments for older adults. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — It increases funding and resources for various aging-related health and nutrition services. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill addresses the needs of individuals affected by substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder, within caregiver support.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill enhances coordination between aging and disability networks and improves access to assistive technology.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill seeks to improve broadband coordination to reduce social isolation.
- 7/15/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 7/14/2026
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4077-4087; text: CR S4077-4087)
- 6/22/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska
Markwayne MullinRepublican · Oklahoma
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida
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