Bills · HR 6678
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6678Social Welfare
Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 11· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a significant challenge many older Americans face: accessing affordable legal help. Many seniors, especially those on fixed incomes, struggle to pay for legal assistance when dealing with crucial issues like financial scams, healthcare benefit denials, housing problems, or family disputes. Without proper legal guidance, these individuals are often vulnerable to losing their savings, homes, or even their independence.
If this bill becomes law, it would establish a dedicated funding source to expand free legal hotlines nationwide, making it easier for seniors to get initial advice and referrals. This could significantly improve their ability to protect their rights and financial stability. If it does not become law, access to such vital services will likely remain inconsistent and underfunded, leaving many vulnerable seniors without essential support when they need it most.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Assistant Secretary for Aging to award competitive grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to establish or operate statewide senior legal hotlines.
This creates a new federal funding source to expand access to legal assistance specifically for older Americans across all states.
PROVISION 02
Defines an 'eligible entity' as a nonprofit organization or partnership that provides free legal assistance to older individuals and has the capacity to run a statewide senior legal hotline.
This specifies which types of organizations can apply for grants, ensuring services are provided by experienced, non-profit groups at no cost to seniors.
PROVISION 03
Requires grant recipients to provide free legal services primarily by telephone, target older individuals with the greatest social and economic need, and establish referral mechanisms for more extensive legal help.
These requirements ensure the hotlines focus on the most vulnerable seniors and connect them to further assistance if their issue cannot be resolved over the phone.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that entities applying for a grant must provide non-federal matching funds equal to at least 25% of the grant amount, allowing in-kind contributions.
This ensures that states or local entities also invest in the program, showing local commitment and potentially extending the reach of federal funds.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund the program.
This allocates specific funding to make the program possible, indicating the level of federal investment in senior legal hotlines.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
17
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 25%
DEM 7 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 11
Introduced in House
DEC 11
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6678
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025
House BillHR 6678Social Welfare
Senior Legal Hotline Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
8
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
