Federal · 119th Congress
Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
Policy areaHealth
Summary
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.
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Other titles2
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain education and training programs relating to geriatrics, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Geriatrics Workforce Improvement ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history2
Mar 19, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Sep 3, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6010-6011)