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Older Americans' Bill of Rights: Dignity, Independence, and Security

This bill aims to establish the right for older Americans to live with dignity and independence. It seeks to improve access to healthcare, enhance financial and retirement security, and ensure full participation in community life, ultimately improving the quality of life for seniors in the U.S.
Key points
Improved access to high-quality, affordable healthcare, including lower prescription drug prices and expanded Medicare/Medicaid benefits.
Strengthened financial and retirement security, including protection of Social Security benefits and assistance with retirement savings.
Ensuring full participation in communities through access to affordable housing, transportation, and technology, as well as protected voting rights.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
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.
Print number: HRES 465
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2025-06-03