Hearings Calendar
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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 Unveil New Report on Barriers Women Face to Retirement Security
There is an estimated $7.1 trillion gap between what Americans are projected to have saved for retirement and what they will actually need. On average, women face a larger retirement savings gap than men and experience higher poverty rates at older ages. -
Senators Collins, Casey Lead Hearing on COVID-19’s Disparate Health Impacts on Seniors from Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities
Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Bob Casey, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Aging Committee, held a hearing to examine ways to address COVID-19's disparate health impacts on older adults in racial and ethnic minority communities. -
Senators Collins, Casey Lead Hearing on Senior Isolation and Loneliness Exacerbated by COVID-19
Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Aging Committee, held a hearing to examine the growing isolation and loneliness seniors across the country are experiencing due to COVID-19 and explore what can be done to better assist this vulnerable population. -
Senators Collins, Casey Lead Congress’ First Hearing on COVID-19’s Devastating Impact on Seniors
Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Bob Casey, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Aging Committee, convened Congress' first hearing on the devastating, disproportionate toll the coronavirus pandemic is having on seniors, particularly those that reside in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. -
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.
Chairman
Susan M. Collins (R-ME)
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Majority News
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10/28/20 Following Bipartisan Effort Led by Senator Collins, Medicare Proposes Coverage Expansion of Continuous Glucose Monitors -
10/21/20 Senator Collins Warns of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scam -
08/04/20 Senator Collins Warns of Ongoing Social Security Imposter Scams -
07/21/20 Senator Collins Leads Hearing on COVID-19’s Disparate Health Impacts on Seniors from Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities
Ranking Member
Bob Casey (D-PA)
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Minority News
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11/17/20 Casey, Toomey Unveil Bipartisan Nursing Home Reform Legislation -
10/01/20 Casey, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Grandparents Locate Additional Financial Resources to Help Raise Grandchildren -
09/24/20 Casey Holds Hearing on New GAO Report on Challenges Women Face Preparing for Retirement -
09/22/20 New Casey, Wyden Report on Nursing Homes: 11 Nursing Home Residents Died Per Hour from COVID-19
