; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (L) as subparagraph (M); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following: (L) screening for the prevention of social isolation and loneliness and coordination of supportive services and health care to address social isolation and loneliness; and . (b) Increased focus of Assistant Secretary on social isolation and loneliness Section 202(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3012(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (30), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (31), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (32) develop objectives, priorities, and a long-term plan for supporting State and local efforts involving education about, prevention of, detection of, and response to social isolation and loneliness among older individuals. . (c) Advisory council on social isolation and loneliness Section 202 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3012 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) (1) The Assistant Secretary shall convene an advisory council on social isolation and loneliness— (A) to review and evaluate efforts to address social isolation and loneliness among older individuals; and (B) to identify challenges, solutions, and best practices related to such efforts. (2) The Assistant Secretary shall— (A) select as members of the advisory council convened under paragraph (1) individuals who are aging network stakeholders; and (B) select such members in a manner to ensure geographic diversity of the members. (3) The advisory council convened under paragraph (1) shall— (A) in carrying out activities under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of such paragraph, ensure consideration of consumer-directed care models