Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
Sponsored By: Senator Susan Collins
In Committee
Summary
Funding for geriatrics education and training. This bill would set a fixed annual appropriation of $48.2 million for each fiscal year 2026 through 2030 to carry out geriatrics education and training programs under the Public Health Service Act.
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- Seniors and families: Aims to expand training for clinicians who care for older adults, which could improve access to geriatric expertise in communities.
- Health professionals and trainees: Provides stable, predictable funding of $48.2 million per year to support geriatrics education and workforce development activities.
- Federal health programs: Directs the $48.2 million annually to carry out the activities listed in Section 753(d), locking in the funding level through FY2026–FY2030 while leaving program details to the existing statute.
*Would increase federal spending by $48.2 million per year for FY2026–FY2030, totaling about $241.2 million.*
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More funding for geriatrics training
This bill would appropriate $48,245,000 each year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for geriatrics education and training. The money would be used to carry out existing geriatrics training programs. If enacted, the funds would support health professional trainees, academic programs, and training centers that teach care for older adults.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Susan Collins
ME • R
Cosponsors
Timothy Kaine
VA • D
Sponsored 9/3/2025
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