S. 473: SENIOR Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-06):
Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief Act or the SENIOR Act
This bill expands the scope of authorized Administration on Aging (AOA) grants to include services addressing loneliness in older individuals (i.e., aged 60 or older), and requires a report evaluating whether certain federal programs are adequately addressing this topic.
Under current law, the AOA provides grants to states for disease prevention and health promotion services for older individuals, including services addressing the negative health effects of social isolation. The bill expands the scope of the services eligible for these grants to include services addressing the negative health effects of loneliness.
Also, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report (1) evaluating whether its programs for older individuals are adequately addressing loneliness, and (2) recommending measures for reducing the negative health effects of loneliness and fostering multigenerational family connections.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| David McCormick | R PA 2026-06-18 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 473 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 473?
S. 473 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: SENIOR Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 473 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).