Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
Sponsor
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Cosponsors (1)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsHearings By (full committee) · 2026-03-19
Previously
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeHearings By (full committee) · 2026-03-19
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeReferred To · 2025-09-03
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsReferred To · 2025-09-03
Plain-English Summary
This bill would increase funding and support for training programs that prepare doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers to care for elderly patients, addressing a shortage of specialists in geriatric medicine. It aims to make careers in elder care more attractive through loan forgiveness programs, scholarships, and grants to medical schools and training institutions. The legislation would help ensure that as the population ages, there are enough qualified healthcare professionals available to meet seniors' medical needs.
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