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WASHINGTON—Sen. Mike Braun, Ranking Member of the U.S. Special Committee on Aging, delivered opening remarks at the committee’s hearing entitled, “Understanding a Growing Crisis: Substance Use Trends Among Older Adults.” He also released a report titled "The Silent Epidemic: Fentanyl and Older Americans," which addresses the increase in overdose deaths among older Americans due to the dangers of fentanyl.During the hearing, Senator Braun emphasized the importance of focusing on older Americans when it comes to substance use, as they are often overlooked. He highlighted...
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Senators Mike Braun and Bob Casey have sent a letter to the Social Security Administration (SSA), expressing their concern over the agency's lack of compliance with congressional and executive direction to allow electronic signatures for transactions when possible. The outdated wet signature requirement not only adds unnecessary burden to SSA employees but also affects anyone filling out forms.In the letter, the Senators highlight that there have been multiple congressional and executive branch authorizations providing federal agencies with the flexibility to allow and...
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U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member, Mike Braun, has released a report titled "The Silent Epidemic, Fentanyl and Older Americans," which highlights the alarming increase in overdose deaths among older Americans. The report sheds light on the dangers of fentanyl, a synthetic drug primarily smuggled across the southern border, and its contribution to the rising number of fatalities. Over the past two decades, overdose deaths among Americans aged 65 and older have quadrupled.Speaking about the issue, Sen. Mike Braun stated, "We often talk about fentanyl...
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The White House has announced that the American Rescue Plan Act's investments in home and community-based services (HCBS) have surpassed $37 billion. This funding has proven to be successful in providing home care for tens of thousands of Americans, reducing waitlists, increasing care options, and raising wages for direct care workers. However, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, warns that these gains may be lost if the temporary investments are not made permanent.Senator Casey emphasizes the importance of taking action...