Congress·In Committee·S. 4036
AADAPT Act
Training for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Providers
Legislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- The AADAPT Act would expand a federal grant program to help doctors and nurses get better training for treating Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This program uses technology to connect local healthcare workers with top medical experts so they can share specialized knowledge.
- The bill makes it easier for public and nonprofit organizations to get funding for these training programs. This is especially helpful for small clinics in rural areas where it is often difficult for patients to find specialists who understand memory loss and brain health.
- By improving how medical knowledge is shared, the policy aims to help more people get high-quality care in their own communities. This reduces the need for families to travel long distances to see a specialist and helps local doctors stay up-to-date on the latest treatments for dementia.
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Mar 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
AADAPT Act
Bill NumberS 4036
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(7)D: 4R: 3
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