The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, chaired by Senator Rick Scott, has released its 2025 Year in Review, outlining the committee’s activities aimed at improving the well-being and security of older Americans. The report details efforts to address health, financial stability, community safety, and support systems for seniors.
Chairman Rick Scott stated, “Working alongside President Trump and my colleagues on this committee, I’m proud of the tangible progress we’ve made to Make Washington Work for aging Americans both now and in the future. This year proved that when we force Washington to stay focused on people, not politics, we can make real progress for American seniors. In our more than 20 hearings during 2025, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging showed what’s possible when we come together to protect our older neighbors, strengthen accountability, and focus on common-sense solutions that improve daily life for seniors and their families.”
Scott added: “Throughout my career in health care, as Florida’s Governor, and now as Florida’s U.S. Senator, supporting America’s seniors, who have already contributed so much to our communities and economy, has always been a top priority. As a committee, we’re dedicated to ensuring Americans can age with dignity, independence, and safety so they can enjoy their golden years to the fullest. As chairman of this committee, I look forward to working with President Trump and colleagues on both sides of the aisle this next year to build on the incredible progress we’ve made and continue improving the lives of our older Americans, now and for years to come.”
During 2025, the committee held 21 hearings addressing key issues affecting older adults. It led bipartisan initiatives such as the 2025 Fraud Report to raise awareness about financial exploitation targeting seniors. The committee also published a report focusing on challenges faced by America’s aging farm workforce.
Legislative efforts included advancing bills like the STOP Scammers Act; GUARD Act; National Strategy for Combating Scams Act; and supporting National Slam the Scam Day resolution—measures intended to combat scams against older citizens.
To further assist seniors facing fraud risks or financial exploitation—a growing concern among older populations—the committee continued operating its toll-free Fraud Hotline as part of its public education resources (https://www.aging.senate.gov/). These tools are designed to inform both policymakers and citizens about fraud prevention strategies.
Other work involved leading reauthorization efforts for programs under the Older Americans Act—legislation central to senior services—and cosponsoring bills like the Multigenerational Home Caregiver Credit Act which supports family caregivers.
The committee also issued an investigative report examining oversight of pharmaceutical supply chains due to concerns over reliance on foreign-manufactured generic drugs.
In addition to legislative actions and reports (https://www.aging.senate.gov/), Chairman Scott sent letters seeking transparency from federal agencies including departments overseeing veterans’ affairs (VA), health services (HHS), commerce (DOC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), pharmaceutical distributors and others.
The Senate Aging Committee operates from offices in both Dirksen Senate Office Building for majority members and Hart Senate Office Building for minority members in Washington D.C., serving all Americans engaged with federal aging-related programs such as Medicare or Social Security (https://www.aging.senate.gov/). Established first as a temporary body in 1961 before becoming permanent in 1977 (https://www.aging.senate.gov/), it conducts hearings and investigations into issues affecting seniors nationwide.
Senator Rick Scott serves as chair while Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is ranking member of this special legislative body focused exclusively on elder issues within Congress (https://www.aging.senate.gov/).
For more information about ongoing work or available resources—including hearing schedules or fraud prevention materials—visit https://www.aging.senate.gov/.
