- Press releases from: June 2023
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Minority Press
Braun, Stabenow introduce bipartisan bill to improve CMS nursing home Care Compare website
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2023 Braun, Stabenow introduce bipartisan bill to improve CMS nursing home Care Compare website WASHINGTON—Today, Senator Mike Braun, Ranking Member... -
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Sen. Braun’s opening remarks on emergency preparedness hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2023 Sen. Braun’s opening remarks on emergency preparedness hearing WASHINGTON—Today, Sen. Mike Braun, Ranking Member of the U.S. Special... -
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Casey Holds Hearing on Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Despite facing a higher risk, seniors and people with disabilities often don’t get adequate information or resources during emergencies Casey bill would include these groups... - Press releases from: May 2023
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Casey, Braun Urge Examination of Guardianship Laws
There are approximately 1.3 million adult guardianships in the United States and an estimated $50 billion in assets under guardianship arrangements Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S.... -
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Casey, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Older Americans and People with Disabilities Sign Up for Medicare
BENES 2.0 builds on BENES Act passed in December 2020, which eliminated needless coverage gaps for people new to Medicare Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey... -
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Braun, Casey lead Aging Committee letter requesting answers from FTC on protecting seniors from AI scams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 19, 2023 Braun, Casey lead Aging Committee letter requesting answers from FTC on protecting seniors from AI scams WASHINGTON—Today, Ranking Member... -
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Casey Unveils New Report Detailing Nursing Home Oversight Crisis
Casey holds Aging Committee hearing on investigation that reveals severe staffing shortages at state survey agencies and delays in nursing home inspections, threatening resident... -
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"Federal government needs to make it EASIER for people looking to work, not HARDER"- Sen. Braun
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 18, 2023 "Federal government needs to make it EASIER for people looking to work, not HARDER"- Sen. Braun WASHINGTON—Today, Sen. Mike Braun,... -
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Americans are “unretiring”- Braun releases new report on older workforce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 18, 2023 Americans are “unretiring”- Braun releases new report on older workforce Watch the exclusive interview here WASHINGTON—Today,... -
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Casey Introduces Bipartisan Suite of Police Reform Legislation to Prevent Violence Towards People with Disabilities
Casey’s LEAD Initiative includes policy to enhance state and regional 2-1-1 and 9-8-8 call systems, divert non-emergency calls to human services and mental health... -
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Avoiding Default and Protecting Against Cuts to Safety-Net Programs: Resources and Fact Sheets
The House-passed Republican plan to avoid default jeopardizes those most at risk, including children, pregnant people, older people, people with disabilities, and people of color.... -
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The Devastating Consequences of Medicaid Cuts
Cuts to Medicaid would disproportionately hurt children, pregnant people, older adults, people with disabilities, and people of color by eliminating their health care access and... -
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Casey, Collins, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Grandparents Raising Children Live in Safe, Affordable Housing
More than 2.7 million children in the United States are being raised by grandparents and other relatives Bipartisan Grandfamily Housing Act would fund retrofitting, upkeep of... - Press releases from: April 2023
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Casey Introduces Bill to Produce More Accessible, Affordable Housing
Bill would increase funding for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and expand development of accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities A 2011 study found less than 6... -
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Casey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans provide unpaid care to family members or loved ones Casey’s Better Care Better Jobs Act and HCBS Access Act would invest in home care, addressing the... -
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Casey, Colleagues Urge Examination of Barriers to Accessible Rural Transit
Senators push government watchdog to study barriers to access rural and tribal transit services for older adults and people with disabilities About 1 out of 4 older adults live in... -
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Senator Braun: “More older workers returning to workforce due to rising inflation”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2023 Senator Braun: “More older workers returning to workforce due to rising inflation” WASHINGTON—Today, Sen. Mike Braun,... -
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Casey Holds Hearing on Older Workers, Workplace Age Discrimination
Roughly one in three older adults aged 65 and older are economically insecure, and many older workers face age discrimination in the workplace. Casey bill would level playing field... -
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Sen. Braun highlights lowering healthcare costs and protecting retirement funds as Aging Committee priorities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2023 Sen. Braun highlights lowering healthcare costs and protecting retirement funds as Aging Committee priorities WASHINGTON—Last week,... -
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Casey, Wyden Urge Continued Medicare Coverage of COVID-19 At-Home Tests
As the COVID-19 public health emergency comes to an end, Senators note seniors, people with disabilities still vulnerable to infection Casey pushed for Medicare to cover at-home...
