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Press releases from: September 2017
Sep. 22

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Senate Unanimously Passes Senators Collins, Casey Resolution Marking September 22nd as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution, authored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, and cosponsored...
Sep. 20

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SCAM ALERT: Con Artists Trying to Take Advantage of Hurricane Victims

Washington, D.C.— A warning from the leaders of the Senate Aging Committee: Be on the lookout for con artists trying to take advantage of victims in the wake of Hurricanes...
Sep. 13

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In Wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, Senate Aging Committee to Examine Disaster Planning for Older Americans

Washington, D.C.—On Wednesday, September 20th, the Senate Aging Committee will hold a hearing to examine policies and procedures for sheltering in place, evacuating, and...
Sep. 07

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In Wake of Hurricane Harvey, and as Irma Approaches, Senate Aging Committee to Examine Disaster Planning for Older Americans

Washington, D.C.—Later this month, the Senate Aging Committee will hold a hearing to examine policies and procedures for sheltering in place, evacuating, and relocating our...
Press releases from: July 2017
Jul. 26

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Senate Aging Committee Assesses Progress Toward a Cure for Type I Diabetes

Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ opening statementClick HERE to read Seantor Casey’s opening statement Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA),...
Jul. 12

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Senate Aging Committee Hearing Explores How Nutrition Improves Health Outcomes for Older Americans

Click HERE for Senator Collins’ statement Click HERE for Senator Casey’s statement Washington, D.C.—In 2014, more than 10 million Americans age 60 and older...
Press releases from: June 2017
Jun. 14

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Former Senator Elizabeth Dole, actor Ryan Phillippe, and military caregivers advocate on behalf of our nation’s ‘Hidden Heroes'

Click HERE for Senator Collins’ opening statementClick HERE for Senator Casey’s opening statement Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME)...
Press releases from: May 2017
May. 19

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Senate Unanimously Passes Collins-Casey Resolution Designating May as “Older Americans Month”

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Bob Casey, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the...
May. 17

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Senate Aging Committee Examines Age-Friendly Initiatives in both Rural and Urban Settings

Click HERE for a copy of Senator Collins’ remarks Click HERE for a copy of Senator Casey’s remarks Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Bob Casey, the Chairman and...
May. 11

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Collins, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren as Opioid Epidemic Increases Their Numbers

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Ranking Member Bob Casey (D-Pa.) introduced the Supporting Grandparents...
Press releases from: April 2017
Apr. 28

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Senators Collins, Casey Applaud Arrests of Eight Suspects Accused of Defrauding Thousands of Americans of Nearly $8.8 Million

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, applauded the announcement by the...
Apr. 27

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Aging Committee Leaders Collins, Casey Call on HHS to Restore LGBT Questions to Key Older Americans and Disability Surveys

Read the letter here. Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Ranking Member Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and 17...
Apr. 27

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Senate Aging Committee Examines the Mental and Physical Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness

Prolonged isolation is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ opening statementClick HERE to read Senator Casey’s opening statement Click...
Press releases from: March 2017
Mar. 23

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Aging Committee Leaders Collins and Casey Urge FCC to Support Proposed Rule to Limit Robocalls

*Click HERE to read the signed letter* Washington, D.C. — In a letter to the Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) yesterday, U.S. Senators Susan...
Press releases from: February 2017
Feb. 27

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Casey, Grassley, Leahy, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Older Workers from Discrimination

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Susan Collins...
Feb. 15

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Senate Aging Committee Announces Top Scams Targeting Nation’s Seniors in 2016

Click Here to Read Fraud Book 2017 Washington, D.C. — The number of calls to the Senate Aging Committee’s Fraud Hotline more than doubled in 2016 – a sign that...
Press releases from: January 2017
Jan. 19

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Aging Committee Chair Collins and Ranking Member Casey Applaud FTC and Justice Department Announcement of Settlement with Western Union on Consumer Fraud Charges

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Bob Casey, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, applauded the Federal Trade Commission and the...
Press releases from: December 2016
Dec. 21

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Collins, McCaskill Release Committee Report of Bipartisan Drug Pricing Investigation

CLICK HERE to read report Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee,...
Dec. 01

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In a continuation of their efforts to protect seniors from exploitation, Aging Committee Chairman Collins and Ranking Member McCaskill Hold Hearing on Elder Financial Abuse: “Trust Betrayed: Financial Abuse of Older Americans by Guardians and Others in Power”

Washington, D.C. — The number of adults over age 65 is expected to nearly double in the United States by 2050. When an older adult becomes incapable of making informed...
Press releases from: November 2016
Nov. 28

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Aging Committee Chairman Collins and Ranking Member McCaskill to Unveil Report on Elder Financial Abuse

Hearing scheduled for Wednesday, November 30th, at 2:30 p.m. in Dirksen 562 Click HERE to watch live Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Claire McCaskill, the...

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Senate Unanimously Passes Senators Collins, Casey Resolution Marking September 22nd as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”

SCAM ALERT: Con Artists Trying to Take Advantage of Hurricane Victims

In Wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, Senate Aging Committee to Examine Disaster Planning for Older Americans

In Wake of Hurricane Harvey, and as Irma Approaches, Senate Aging Committee to Examine Disaster Planning for Older Americans

Senate Aging Committee Assesses Progress Toward a Cure for Type I Diabetes

Senate Aging Committee Hearing Explores How Nutrition Improves Health Outcomes for Older Americans

Former Senator Elizabeth Dole, actor Ryan Phillippe, and military caregivers advocate on behalf of our nation’s ‘Hidden Heroes'

Senate Unanimously Passes Collins-Casey Resolution Designating May as “Older Americans Month”

Senate Aging Committee Examines Age-Friendly Initiatives in both Rural and Urban Settings

Collins, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren as Opioid Epidemic Increases Their Numbers

Senators Collins, Casey Applaud Arrests of Eight Suspects Accused of Defrauding Thousands of Americans of Nearly $8.8 Million

Aging Committee Leaders Collins, Casey Call on HHS to Restore LGBT Questions to Key Older Americans and Disability Surveys

Senate Aging Committee Examines the Mental and Physical Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness

Aging Committee Leaders Collins and Casey Urge FCC to Support Proposed Rule to Limit Robocalls

Casey, Grassley, Leahy, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Older Workers from Discrimination

Senate Aging Committee Announces Top Scams Targeting Nation’s Seniors in 2016

Aging Committee Chair Collins and Ranking Member Casey Applaud FTC and Justice Department Announcement of Settlement with Western Union on Consumer Fraud Charges

Collins, McCaskill Release Committee Report of Bipartisan Drug Pricing Investigation

In a continuation of their efforts to protect seniors from exploitation, Aging Committee Chairman Collins and Ranking Member McCaskill Hold Hearing on Elder Financial Abuse: “Trust Betrayed: Financial Abuse of Older Americans by Guardians and Others in Power”

Aging Committee Chairman Collins and Ranking Member McCaskill to Unveil Report on Elder Financial Abuse