Chairman Rick Scott Announces Key Priorities for U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Rick Scott highlighted his priorities for the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. In the committee's initial hearing last week, Chairman Scott laid out his overarching goal for the committee: for every American to answer "Yes" to the question, "Are you well?" because they have secured these four things:

• Their physical health;
• Financial security;
• A safe community to live in; and
• Family and community support.

Chairman Rick Scott said, "Today, America's seniors face historic challenges from high inflation, a decline in overall wellness and the rise of chronic disease, sophisticated criminal scamming threats and rising crime, and increasing loneliness. As Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, I believe we must prioritize policies that ensure older Americans are not just expanding their lifespans but have the opportunity to achieve overall wellness. That stems from securing good health, financial stability, a safe place to call home and the support of their families and communities. Through the work of the Committee, we have an incredible opportunity to increase government accountability, improve outcomes in the programs seniors rely on, and Make Washington Work for America's seniors by ending the reckless spending and bad policies that jeopardize their wellness and livelihoods. From my time in the health care business to my tenure as the Governor of Florida and as Florida's U.S. Senator, helping America's seniors has always been a top priority. Now, as Chairman of this Committee, I look forward to working with President Trump and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to improve the lives of elderly Americans both now and in the future."

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