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S2703Referred to Committee

Protecting Older Americans Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-03
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Democrat · NY · Senator
Votes with party: 60.4% (318 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/G000555

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (5)

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

  • Chuck Grassley (R-IA)Original· 2025-09-03
  • Lindsey Graham (R-SC)Original· 2025-09-03
  • Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)Original· 2025-09-03
  • Josh Hawley (R-MO)· 2026-03-03
  • Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)· 2026-03-04

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 →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-09-03

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to strengthen legal protections for seniors against abuse, neglect, and exploitation by older adults' family members, caregivers, and others. It likely addresses issues like financial fraud, physical abuse, and inadequate care in nursing homes or home settings, and may increase penalties for those who harm vulnerable elderly people. The legislation would affect seniors, their families, law enforcement agencies, and potentially healthcare and long-term care facilities.

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.

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