- Press releases from: October 2021
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Minority Press
Scott Releases Retirement Security Report, Bill to Eliminate Work Disincentive for Seniors
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released a report titled “The American Dream in our Golden Years:... -
Minority Press
Ranking Member Scott's Opening Remarks at Hearing on Retirement Security
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) delivered the following opening remarks at the committee’s hearing titled... -
Majority Press
Casey Secures Commitment from UnitedHealth to Lower Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccines
Washington, D.C. – In a letter today, U.S. Senate Aging Committee Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) announced commitments he secured from the nation’s largest commercial... -
Joint Press
Casey, Scott Seek Comments to Inform Upcoming Report on Improving Financial Literacy and Decision-making for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
The Committee is seeking comments from all interested parties and stakeholders, including older adults, people with disabilities, and professionals who assist them in making... -
Majority Press
ICYMI: More than 100 Economists and Experts Urge Robust Investment in Home and Community-Based Services
Washington, D.C. – Last week, more than 100 economists and public policy experts sent an open letter urging Congress to make a robust investment in home and community-based... -
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Majority Press
In Case You Missed It: Casey In BuzzFeed on Fixing America’s Guardianship System
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), chair of the Senate Aging Committee, published an Op-Ed in BuzzFeed News about how Britney Spears’... -
Minority Press
Ranking Member Scott Releases Report on Democrats’ Plans to Raise Drug Prices
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) this week released a report titled “Putting Patients First: Innovative... - Press releases from: September 2021
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Majority Press
Casey, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans from Guardianship Abuse
Washington, D.C. - In a continuation of their efforts to protect seniors and people with disabilities from abusive guardians, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Susan Collins... -
Majority Press
Casey Holds Aging Committee Hearing Examining COVID-19’s Effect on Frauds and Scams Targeting Older Americans
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, held a hearing entitled, “Frauds, Scams and COVID-19: How Con... -
Minority Press
Ranking Member Scott's Opening Remarks at Hearing on Fraud and Scams Against Seniors
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.), along with Chairman Bob Casey (D-Pa.), held a hearing titled “Frauds,... -
Minority Press
Scott, Aging Committee Members Hold Hearing on Combatting Fraud Against Seniors
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.), along with Chairman Bob Casey (D-Pa.), held a hearing titled "Frauds, Scams... -
Majority Press
Casey, Wyden Applaud Administration for Publishing User-Friendly COVID-19 Vaccination Nursing Home Data
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Aging Committee Chair Bob Casey (D-PA) and Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) applauded the Biden Administration for... -
Majority Press
ICYMI – Moody’s Analytics: Expanding Home and Community-Based Services Will Produce Stronger Economy
Washington, D.C. – Moody’s Analytics released a new report highlighting how a federal investment in Medicaid home and community-based services will result in a stronger... -
Majority Press
Casey, Wyden Call for Improved Access to Nursing Home Vaccination Data
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Aging Committee Chair Bob Casey (D-PA) and Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) today asked the Biden Administration to take... -
Minority Press
Ranking Member Scott Holds Field Hearing on How Seniors Can ‘Live Their Best Lives Now
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, chaired a field hearing at the Waring Senior Center in... - Press releases from: August 2021
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Majority Press
Casey Holds Hearing On Expanding Medicare to Include Vision, Dental and Hearing Services
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, held a hearing entitled, “Eyes, Ears and Teeth: Expanding... -
Majority Press
Better Care Better Jobs Act: Resources and Fact Sheets
The Better Care Better Jobs Act (S. 2210) would make a historic investment in Medicaid home and community-based services. This bill would expand access to cost-effective care,... -
Majority Press
Casey, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Improving Disaster Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities
Washington, D.C. – As climate scientists forecast worsening climate change outcomes, and in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA),... -
Majority Press
Support Grows for the Better Care Better Jobs Act
Washington, DC – The Better Care Better Jobs Act (S. 2210) provides a bold investment to expand access to home and community-based services for seniors and people with...
