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This resolution, introduced by Senator Rick Scott of Florida along with several bipartisan cosponsors, designates May 2026 as "Older Americans Month," continuing a tradition that began in 1963 when President Kennedy first established a similar observance. It highlights the growing population of older Americans, who now number more than 64.6 million and make up nearly 19 percent of the U.S. population, and emphasizes their reliance on federal programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, as well as services funded through the Older Americans Act of 1965. The resolution also recognizes the ongoing contributions of older individuals through continued employment, volunteer work, mentorship, and civic engagement, noting that over 143,000 seniors serve through AmeriCorps Seniors programs. It calls on the American public to honor older individuals by publicly recognizing their achievements, creating opportunities for them to share their knowledge with younger generations, and valuing them as important contributors to their communities. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new programs, allocate funding, or carry legal enforcement, but serves to raise awareness and encourage appreciation for older Americans nationwide.

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