United States Senate Health Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security

The Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health & Retirement Security is one of the three subcommittees within the Senate Committee on Health

Jurisdiction
The Subcommittee has oversight over many aging issues including: The Older Americans Act - including home delivered and congregate meals programs for older adults, the Senior Community Services Employment Program, long-term services and supports, elder abuse, neglect, and scams affecting seniors, and the health of the aging population, including Alzheimer's disease and family care-giving. The Subcommittee also has oversight over many Primary Health issues including Community Health Centers, access to vaccines, oral health, prescription drugs and the mental health of all Americans.