Jack Phillips • October 22, 2026

Update: Senate Special Committee on Aging to Host Field Hearing at New Location on Senior Isolation

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Jack Phillips

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October 22, 2026

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Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman will be attending a Senate Special Committee on Aging field hearing on October 29, 2026, in Room 209 of the William S. Moorhead Federal Building, 1000 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. The hearing was originally scheduled to be held at Allison Park but has since been relocated.

 

The hearing, titled Connecting Pennsylvania’s Seniors: Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation, will examine the prevalence and consequences of loneliness and social isolation among older Pennsylvanians, highlight successful community-based approaches to keeping seniors connected, and explore opportunities for federal aging programs to better support these efforts.

 

Hearing Details:

  • Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 am
  • Location: William S. Moorhead Federal Building
  • Address: 1000 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

 

The hearing will feature testimony from experts and community leaders on the challenges facing older Pennsylvanians and opportunities to strengthen social connections and support aging in place. The hearing is open to the public.

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