), (3) the term older adult means an individual 60 years of age or older, and (4) the term telephone reassurance services means regular and weekly telephone calls placed by volunteers, or employed staff, to older adults, and adults with disabilities, who are at risk of social isolation or loneliness, and do not have supportive assistance. 5. Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027. 6. Effective date This Act shall take effect October 1, 2024.