Several bills have been introduced in the United States Congress that are intended to help seniors in a variety of ways. The following is a list of some of the more prominent bills that have been introduced.
Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2009
To prevent mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting seniors in the United States, to promote efforts to increase public awareness of the enormous impact that mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud have on seniors, to educate the public, seniors, their families, and their caregivers about how to identify and combat fraudulent activity, and for other purposes. Click here for full text of bill.
Caring for an Aging America Act of 2009
To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. Click here for full text of bill.
La Cura Act of 2009