Casey, Kelly, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Fund Services, Combat Effects of COVID-19 for Millions of Older Adults

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Article Publication Date: 
2/25/2021
Summary: 
On February 25. 2021, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act to ensure continued federal support for our Nation’s seniors. This legislation would allocate more than $1.5 billion to the aging network to continue providing essential services, such as meal delivery, vaccine outreach and programming and caregiver support.
Article Author: 
U.S Special Committee on Aging
Topics: 
Senior services
COVID-19 Response
Caregiver Support
COVID-19 Vaccines
Types/Tools: 
Announcement/Press release
Populations: 
Advocates; Aging/Older Adults; Caregivers
Sources: 
U.S Special Committee on Aging
Programs/Initiatives: 
Continued Funding for Senior Services During COVID-19 Act
States: 
All States/Territories
Keywords: 
Public Health
COVID-19
Senior services
Funding

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U.S Special Committee on Aging

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