What does Preamble of Addressing SILO Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend title XX of the Social Security Act. It proposes authorizing grants and training to support area agencies on aging and other community-based organizations. The stated purpose is to address social isolation among older individuals and adults with disabilities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Addressing SILO Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Act of 2026.

What does GRANTS AND TRAINING TO SUPPORT AREA AGENCIES ON AGING OR OTHER of Addressing SILO Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to establish grants and training programs to address social isolation among older individuals and adults with disabilities. The Secretary is authorized to make grants to area agencies on aging or other community-based organizations for outreach, intervention development, connecting individuals with supports, and program evaluation. The Secretary will establish training programs for area agencies and community-based organizations focused on addressing social isolation and loneliness. The Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress every three years assessing the effectiveness of these programs. The section appropriates $62,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out these provisions. The Secretary is directed to coordinate with existing programs under the Older Americans Act. The section defines key terms including 'adult with a disability,' 'area agency on aging,' 'community-based organization,' 'loneliness,' 'social connection,' 'social isolation,' and 'older individual'.

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Addressing SILO Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/17/2026 · Introduced: 6/17/2026

Author: Christopher Murphy (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes grant programs providing $62.5 million annually from 2026-2030 to area agencies on aging and community-based organizations to address social isolation and loneliness among older adults and adults with disabilities.
The bill mandates training programs for these agencies and organizations focused on identifying and mitigating social isolation and loneliness.
It requires the Secretary to report to Congress every three years on the effectiveness of these programs and coordinate with existing Older Americans Act programs.

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