S. 2699 · In committee · Health

Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act

Sponsor: Susan M. Collins (R-ME)

What it does

• Reauthorize the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program through FY2030, which funds grants for training health professionals in geriatric care.
• Reauthorize the Geriatrics Academic Career Awards through FY2030, which support junior faculty career development in geriatrics training at health professions institutions.
• Direct the Health Resources and Services Administration to administer both programs.

Official summary

Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 (1) the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, which provides grants to educate and train health professionals to care for older adults; and (2) the Geriatrics Academic Career Awards, which support the career development of junior faculty at health professions institutions who provide training in geriatrics. These programs are administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Latest action

Mar 19, 2026: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions