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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-465| House 
| Updated: 6/3/2025
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (31)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-871
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-460
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.
Jun 3, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-871
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-460
    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.


  • June 3, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Social Welfare

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-465| House 
| Updated: 6/3/2025
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-871
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-460
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.
Jun 3, 2025
Submitted in House
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-871
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-460
    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.


  • June 3, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • June 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (31)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted