Hearings Calendar
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Collins, Sinema Lead Resolution Supporting Designation of Today as “National Senior Fraud Awareness Day”
U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) are leading a bipartisan resolution supporting the designation of today, May 15th, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day." Their resolution is co-sponsored by Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ), Bob Casey (D-PA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Doug Jones (D-AL), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA). -
Bill to Protect Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias from Elder Abuse Introduced by Collins, Menendez, and Grassley
Approximately one in 10 seniors aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse . For people with Alzheimer's and related dementias, the prevalence is much higher, with some estimates putting it at just over 50 percent. -
Senate Aging Committee Members Led by Collins, Casey Call on HHS to Protect Older Adults from Coronavirus
Following the confirmation of community transmission of the coronavirus-known as COVID-19-in the United States, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Aging Committee, led a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take action to protect seniors from the virus. -
Collins, Casey Bill to Reauthorize Older Americans Act Passes Senate Unanimously
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Supporting Older Americans Act. The bipartisan legislation, authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Aging Committee, would reauthorize and strengthen the Older Americans Act (OAA), the nation's preeminent law focused on the wellbeing of seniors. -
Senate Aging Committee Shines Spotlight on Social Security Scam—the #1 Reported Scam to Fraud Hotline
Machel Andersen was babysitting her grandchildren when she noticed a disturbing voicemails from someone who appeared to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The caller said that her Social Security number had been compromised and a vehicle registered in her name was found at a crime scene. Moreover, she was told that her Social Security number had been used to set up bank accounts linked to a drug cartel.
Chairman
Susan M. Collins (R-ME)
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Majority News
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05/28/20 Senate Unanimously Passes Collins-Jones Resolution Designating May as “Older Americans Month” -
05/27/20 Senator Collins Applauds CMS Announcement That Will Cap Medicare Beneficiaries’ Insulin Co-Pay at $35 Per Month -
05/22/20 At Senate Aging Committee Hearing on Protecting Seniors from the Coronavirus, Senator Collins Calls for Universal COVID-19 Testing at Nursing Homes -
05/05/20 Senator Collins Warns of Coronavirus Texting Scam
Ranking Member
Bob Casey (D-PA)
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Minority News
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05/21/20 Casey: Congress Must Prioritize Policies That Protect Seniors From COVID-19 -
05/08/20 Casey, Whitehouse Propose Bill to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes -
05/07/20 Sens. Casey, Brown, Jones, Rep. Schakowsky Unveil Legislation to Address the Needs of Seniors, People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic -
05/04/20 Following Constituent Complaints, Democratic Senators Press Walmart to Grant Priority Access or Accommodations to People with Disabilities
