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HR6678Referred to Committee

Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-11
Introduced
8
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Derek Tran
Derek Tran
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 93.9% (604 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/T000491

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (8)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Dina Titus (D-NV-1)Original· 2025-12-11
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)Original· 2025-12-11
  • Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA-4)Original· 2025-12-11
  • Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)Original· 2025-12-11
  • Pablo José Hernández (D-PR)Original· 2025-12-11
  • Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-8)Original· 2025-12-11
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)· 2025-12-16
  • Seth Magaziner (D-RI-2)· 2026-02-13

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-12-11

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The bill would establish a free legal advice hotline specifically for seniors to help them understand and access benefits, navigate fraud schemes, and resolve legal problems related to housing, healthcare, and consumer issues. This service would connect older adults with volunteer or paid lawyers who can answer questions and provide guidance without requiring them to pay for legal consultation. The program aims to protect vulnerable seniors from scams and ensure they can get the help they need to maintain their independence and financial security.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Social Welfare
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