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SRES 252119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution designating May 2025 as "Older Americans Month".

Introduced: May 22, 2025
HealthcareSocial Services
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This Senate resolution designates May 2025 as “Older Americans Month.” It continues a longstanding tradition (began by President Kennedy in 1963) of recognizing the contributions and needs of Americans aged 65 and older. The resolution underscores the vital role of older adults in society, including their participation in the workforce, volunteerism, and civic life, and it highlights federal programs that support their financial security and health care (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid) as well as the Older Americans Act’s funding for services like nutrition, transportation, and care management. While the bill itself is ceremonial and non-binding, it calls for formal recognition and encourages broad societal action to help older adults flourish. By designating May 2025 as Older Americans Month, the resolution aims to promote public recognition of older adults’ leadership and achievements, provide opportunities for older people to share wisdom with younger generations, and acknowledge older individuals as valuable assets for communities. It expresses support for continuing and expanding opportunities that enhance independence, safety, and well-being for older Americans.

Key Points

  • 1The bill designates May 2025 as “Older Americans Month.”
  • 2It situates the designation within a historical context, referencing the original 1963 public recognition of older Americans and the ongoing reliance of many seniors on federal programs (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid) for financial security and health care.
  • 3It highlights the Older Americans Act’s role in supporting independent living and community-based services (nutrition, transportation, care management) that serve millions of older adults each year.
  • 4It emphasizes the contributions of older Americans in work, volunteering, mentorship, and civic life, including roles in AmeriCorps Seniors programs.
  • 5It calls on the public and private sectors to observe the month by:
  • 6- Publicly recognizing the achievements of older Americans,
  • 7- Providing opportunities for older individuals to share their wisdom and skills with younger generations, and
  • 8- Recognizing older adults as valuable assets in strengthening communities.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Older Americans (generally 65 and older), including veterans, who are the focus of recognition and the services historically supported by federal programs.Secondary group/area affected: Communities, families, and organizations that engage in aging services (Area Agencies on Aging and the broader aging network, caregivers, and volunteers such as AmeriCorps Seniors).Additional impacts: Public awareness and attitudes toward aging and intergenerational engagement; potential alignment with ongoing programs under the Older Americans Act and broader federal aging initiatives; possible influence on private sector and community-based activities that recognize and support older adults.
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