Senior Independence & Silver Economy Act
Help grandma and grandpa stay HOME—not in nursing homes. Tax credits for home safety, trained caregivers, smart technology, and senior-friendly housing.
👵 What Does This Bill Do?
90% of seniors want to stay in their OWN homes—not nursing homes. But homes need safety fixes (grab bars, ramps, better lighting), and caregivers are hard to find. This bill gives tax credits to make homes SAFE, trains MORE caregivers who get paid BETTER, brings technology that helps (fall detectors, medication reminders), and changes zoning so granny flats are easier to build. SAVES taxpayers money because home care costs $27,000/year vs. $108,000 for nursing homes!
📊 The Silver Economy Challenge
🏛️ Five Ways to Help Seniors Stay Home
Home Modifications
50% tax credit for safety upgrades
Caregiver Corps
Training, better pay, loan forgiveness
Smart Technology
75% credit for safety devices
Senior Housing
ADU credits, zoning incentives
Tribal Elders
75% credit, direct grants
🏠 Home Modifications: 50% Tax Credit
Make homes SAFE so seniors don't have to leave. Grab bars, ramps, better lighting—get half back!
Standard Credit
$7,500/year, $30,000 lifetime
Rural Areas
Higher credit for country living
Low-Income Areas
Even more for struggling communities
Tribal Lands
Highest credit for Tribal elders
👩⚕️ Caregiver Workforce Corps
Train more caregivers, pay them better, and help them build CAREERS—not just jobs.
College Training
$200M/year for community college programs
Loan Forgiveness
$10K/year for 3 years in high-need areas
Career Ladder
25% employer credit for advancement
Housing Help
Down payment, rental assistance for caregivers
📱 Smart Home Safety Technology
Technology that watches over seniors—fall detectors, medication reminders, video calls with family.
Tech Credit
$2,000/year, $8,000 lifetime
Innovation Grants
Made in America technology
Telehealth
Devices and broadband for seniors
SBIR Set-Aside
Small business senior tech research
🏘️ Senior Housing Options
Granny flats (ADUs), multigenerational housing, co-housing—more ways for seniors to stay close to family!
🏠 ADU Tax Credit
20% credit for building granny flat for senior
🏛️ Zoning Grants
Rewards for cities that allow senior housing
👨👩👧👦 Intergenerational
Housing with childcare + seniors together
🌲 North Coast Pilot: CA-2 Leads the Way
California's 2nd District becomes the national model—from Marin to Trinity to Tribal communities!
💰 How It's Paid For: Silver Economy Trust Fund
Self-sustaining from industry contributions. SAVES money by keeping seniors out of nursing homes!
🛡️ Built-In Protections
100% Voluntary
States, cities, seniors all CHOOSE to participate.
Local Control
No preemption of zoning or building codes.
Self-Sustaining Fund
Industry contributions, not taxpayer dollars.
Dynamic Scoring
CBO counts Medicare/Medicaid savings.
GAO Reviews
Years 3, 6, 9 independent evaluations.
10-Year Sunset
Expires unless Congress reauthorizes.
👵 Let Grandma Stay Home
90% of seniors want to age at home—not in nursing homes. But homes need safety fixes, caregivers are scarce and underpaid, and technology could help but costs too much. This bill fixes ALL of it: 50% tax credits for home modifications, training and loan forgiveness for caregivers, 75% credits for smart safety devices, and zoning incentives for granny flats. Home care costs $27,000 vs. $108,000 for nursing homes—that's 75% savings! California's North Coast becomes the national model. That's showing your work.
Gregory Burgess for Congress
No Party Preference • California's 2nd Congressional District
"Show Your Work" Campaign