Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence.

This House Resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact an Older Americans Bill of Rights . The core purpose of this proposed legislation is to establish fundamental rights for older Americans, ensuring they can live with dignity and independence. These rights encompass critical areas such as high-quality healthcare, financial and retirement security, and full participation within their communities. Regarding healthcare and long-term services, the resolution advocates for guaranteed access to equitable, comprehensive, and affordable care. This includes preserving and expanding Medicare and Medicaid benefits , lowering prescription drug prices, and supporting mechanisms for aging in place. It also calls for protection against neglect and abuse, culturally competent services, and higher standards for skilled nursing facilities. For financial and retirement security, the resolution emphasizes the need to preserve and expand Social Security benefits and protect pensions. It also seeks to assist in establishing retirement savings and provide robust protection against financial exploitation, scams, and identity theft. Additionally, it promotes job training, volunteer opportunities, and strict enforcement of age discrimination prohibitions in employment. Finally, to foster full participation in communities, the resolution highlights the importance of accessible and affordable housing and transportation. It also calls for equitable access to technology, including expanded broadband, and improved polling location accessibility to protect voting rights. The resolution further supports culturally and linguistically competent home and community-based services to ensure older Americans remain engaged and supported.