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.
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Latest Action · 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.
H.Res. 465 is a House resolution expressing support for creating an "Older Americans Bill of Rights" that would guarantee older Americans the right to live with dignity and independence. The resolution calls on Congress to enact legislation protecting seniors' access to affordable health care, prescription drugs, long-term care, and expanded Medicare and Medicaid benefits, while also securing their financial retirement through improved Social Security and pension protections. It addresses key challenges facing the nation's rapidly aging population, including the fact that nearly half of Americans over 55 have no retirement savings, prescription drug costs in the U.S. are four times higher than peer nations, and nearly 6 million older Americans live in poverty. The resolution also emphasizes needs for affordable housing, accessible transportation and technology, protection against fraud and abuse, and equitable community participation for seniors in rural and underserved areas. While this resolution does not create new laws or allocate specific funding, it establishes a congressional position that comprehensive federal legislation should be enacted to protect seniors' rights and quality of life.
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