SRES749Introduced

A resolution designating May 2026 as "Older Americans Month".

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-05-21
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Rick Scott
Rick Scott
Republican · FL · Senator
Votes with party: 33.2% (322 recorded votes)

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452; text: CR S2446)

2026-05-21

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Plain-English Summary

The Senate has officially designated May 2026 as "Older Americans Month" to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of seniors in American society. This symbolic designation encourages communities, organizations, and individuals to honor older adults through events, programs, and awareness activities throughout that month. The resolution passed unanimously without any changes.

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Social Welfare

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 749 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 749 Designating May 2026 as ``Older Americans Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 21, 2026 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Tuberville, Ms. Warren, Mr. Justice, Ms. Collins, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Kim, and Mrs. Moody) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Designating May 2026 as ``Older Americans Month''. Whereas President John F. Kennedy first designated May as ``Senior Citizens Month'' in 1963; Whereas, in 1963, only approximately 17,778,000 individuals living in the United States were 65 years of age or older, approximately \1/3\ of those individuals lived in poverty, and few programs existed to meet the needs of older individuals in the United States; Whereas, in 2025, there were more than 64,617,088 individuals who were 65 years of age or older living in the United States, and those individuals accounted for 18.9 percent of the total population of the United States; Whereas approximately 11,467 individuals in the United States turn 65 years of age each day; Whereas, in 2025, more than 8,055,160 veterans of the Armed Forces were 65 years of age or older; Whereas older individuals in the United States rely on Federal programs, such as programs under the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), including the Medicare program under title XVIII of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) and the Medicaid program under title XIX of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), for financial security and high-quality affordable health care; Whereas the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) provides-- (1) supportive services to help older individuals in the United States maintain maximum independence in the homes and communities of those individuals; and (2) funding for programs that promote social connection and improve the health and well-being of older individuals, including nutrition services, transportation, and care management, which assist more than 14,000,000 older individuals in the United States each year; Whereas, as local aging network leaders, Area Agencies on Aging are critical partners in the healthy aging continuum; Whereas, in 2025, an estimated 7,016,000 individuals in the United States who were 65 years of age or older continued to work as full-time, year-round employees; Whereas older individuals in the United States play an important role in society by continuing to contribute their experience, knowledge, wisdom, and accomplishments; Whereas older individuals in the United States play vital roles in their communities and remain involved in volunteer work, the arts, cultural activities, and activities relating to mentorship and civic engagement; Whereas more than 143,000 older individuals serve as AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Companion Program, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, helping communities by mentoring and tutoring children, providing independent living support and companionship to other older adults, addressing food insecurity, and more; and Whereas a society that recognizes the success of older individuals and continues to enhance the access of older individuals to quality and affordable health care will-- (1) encourage the ongoing participation and heightened independence of older individuals; and (2) ensure the continued safety and well-being of older individuals: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) designates May 2026 as ``Older Americans Month''; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to provide opportunities for older individuals to continue to flourish by-- (A) emphasizing the importance and leadership of older individuals through public recognition of the ongoing achievements of older individuals; (B) presenting opportunities for…
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older individuals to share their wisdom, experience, and skills with younger generations; and (C) recognizing older individuals as valuable assets in strengthening communities across the United States. <all>
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