Friendly Calls for Our Seniors Act of 2023

This bill establishes a federal grant program to fund state-run telephone check-in services for older adults (60+) and adults with disabilities who are socially isolated and lack support systems, with priority for rural and medically underserved communities. States would use grant funds to provide regular phone calls from volunteers or staff, with voluntary referrals to services like mental health care or nutrition programs - never mandatory interventions. The program requires annual reporting on participation, call frequency, and satisfaction, while excluding personal data, and authorizes $5 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2027, effective October 2024. It directly affects vulnerable seniors and disabled adults facing isolation, particularly in areas with limited community resources.