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Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act
4/16/2026, 7:09 PM
Summary of Bill S 2699
The bill introduced in the 119th Congress with the designation S. 2699 aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize specific education and training programs related to geriatrics.
Congressional Summary of S 2699
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 2699
Bill S 2699 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 3, 2025. Bill S 2699 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 3, 2025. Bill S 2699's most recent activity was Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. as of March 19, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2699
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2699
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2699
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain education and training programs relating to geriatrics, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain education and training programs relating to geriatrics, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2699
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