Bill · H.Res. 1002· House(119-HRES-1002)

Recognizing the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nations seniors each year.

Age: 72 years

Oregon

Introduced: 1/15/2026
Last activity: 2/4/2026 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1992-1993)
Sponsored by: Suzanne Bonamici
Cosponsors: - 16 - 2

Social Welfare

Introduced

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program. The program provides a lifeline for millions of older adults and individuals with disabilities who face hunger, malnutrition, and isolation. These programs include both congregate and home-delivered meal services. The resolution notes that the program helps improve health and quality of life while reducing taxpayer costs by lowering Medicare and Medicaid expenditures. Finally, the resolution encourages Members of Congress to support these local programs through direct service and by securing sustained Federal funding.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
The resolution highlights the program's role in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation for the aging population.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The resolution identifies the program as a vital lifeline for individuals with disabilities to combat hunger and isolation.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The program helps seniors and individuals with disabilities gain access to nutrition and disease prevention services.