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HR 4007

PHARA Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Nanette Barragán and 61 co-sponsors

HR 4007 - PHARA Act of 2025 OverviewBill Number: HR 4007 Title: Promoting Healthy Aging and Retirement Assistance (PHARA) Act of 2025 Status: Introduced in House Introduced: Jun

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HR 4007 - PHARA Act of 2025

Overview

Bill Number: HR 4007
Title: Promoting Healthy Aging and Retirement Assistance (PHARA) Act of 2025
Status: Introduced in House
Introduced: June 12, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The PHARA Act of 2025 aims to address the growing challenges faced by aging Americans and provide comprehensive support for healthy retirement. The bill's primary goals are to:

  1. Enhance access to preventive healthcare and wellness programs for older adults.
  2. Strengthen financial security and retirement planning assistance.
  3. Promote independent living and community-based services for the elderly.
  4. Invest in research and innovation to improve quality of life for aging populations.

Key Provisions

The bill would make the following key changes:

  • Expand Medicare coverage to include annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, and evidence-based lifestyle interventions.
  • Establish a new "Retirement Readiness" program to provide personalized financial planning and investment guidance to pre-retirees.
  • Increase funding for the Older Americans Act to expand home-based care, transportation services, and community centers for the elderly.
  • Create a federal grant program to support the development of "age-friendly" communities with accessible infrastructure and services.
  • Allocate additional research funding to the National Institutes of Health for studies on healthy aging, Alzheimer's disease, and age-related conditions.

Affected Parties and Impacts

The PHARA Act would primarily benefit older adults aged 65 and above by improving their access to healthcare, financial security, and community-based support. This could lead to better health outcomes, increased independence, and an enhanced quality of life for millions of aging Americans.

Additionally, the bill's provisions would have indirect positive impacts on family caregivers, healthcare providers, and local communities that serve the elderly population.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The PHARA Act of 2025 was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 12, 2025. It has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, as well as the House Committee on Ways and Means, for further consideration and potential amendments.

If passed by the House, the bill would then move to the Senate for review and approval. The legislative process could take several months to a year or more, depending on the level of bipartisan support and any potential obstacles that arise during the committee hearings and floor debates.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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