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HRES 465

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.

119th Congress Introduced by Nanette Barragán and 30 co-sponsors

HRES 465 advocates for the Older Americans Bill of Rights, ensuring older adults have access to health care, financial security, and community participation for a dignified life.

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Bill Summary · HRES 465

Summary of HRES 465: Older Americans Bill of Rights

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: HRES 465
  • Title: 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.
  • Status: Submitted in House
  • Introduced: June 03, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HRES 465 aims to express the House of Representatives' support for the enactment of the Older Americans Bill of Rights. This resolution emphasizes the fundamental rights of older Americans to live with dignity and independence. It seeks to ensure that older individuals have access to essential services and protections that enhance their quality of life.

Key Provisions

The resolution outlines several rights that older Americans should have, categorized into three main areas:

1. Health Care and Long-Term Services

  • Access to Health Care: Guaranteed access to equitable, comprehensive, and timely health care.
  • Medicare and Medicaid: Preservation and expansion of benefits.
  • Prescription Drug Prices: Lower prices and increased transparency.
  • Aging in Place: Support for caregivers and expansion of the direct care workforce.
  • Protection Against Abuse: Safeguards against neglect, abandonment, and domestic abuse.
  • Culturally Competent Services: Health care and social services that are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
  • Public Health Policies: Promotion of health through public health programs.
  • Nursing Facilities: Higher standards for skilled nursing facilities.
  • Palliative Care: Increased access to palliative care and nutritional services.

2. Financial and Retirement Security

  • Social Security: Preservation and improvement of Social Security benefits.
  • Pension Protection: Safeguards for pensions as earned benefits.
  • Retirement Savings: Assistance in establishing retirement savings.
  • Financial Protection: Protection against exploitation, scams, and identity theft.
  • Employment Opportunities: Job training, volunteer opportunities, and enforcement against age discrimination.

3. Community Participation

  • Housing and Transportation: Accessible and affordable options for housing and transportation.
  • Technology Access: Equitable access to technology, including broadband.
  • Digital Engagement: Opportunities for social networking and digital engagement.
  • Voting Rights: Improved accessibility to polling locations.
  • Home and Community Services: Comprehensive services that are culturally and linguistically competent.

Impact

If enacted, the Older Americans Bill of Rights would significantly enhance the quality of life for older Americans by ensuring their rights to health care, financial security, and community participation. This resolution aims to address the challenges faced by older adults and promote their well-being and independence.

Legislative Actions

  • 2025-06-03: The bill was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, as well as the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means for consideration.

Sponsors

The resolution has a broad range of support, with numerous cosponsors, including:
- Primary Sponsor: Janice D. Schakowsky
- Notable Cosponsors: Lloyd Doggett, Ro Khanna, Sylvia R. Garcia, Paul Tonko, and many others.

This resolution reflects a collective commitment to improving the lives of older Americans and ensuring their rights are recognized and protected at the federal level.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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