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.

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic-OR)

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House would recognize value of senior meal programs and urge Congress to secure their funding.

This resolution would have the House of Representatives formally recognize the importance of the Older Americans Act (OAA) nutrition programs. These programs provide meals, social activities, and wellness checks for millions of seniors and people with disabilities. The resolution also encourages Members of Congress to support these programs, including working to secure steady federal funding.

What Would Change

Today, the Older Americans Act (OAA) nutrition program provides meals and support to seniors, funded by federal and non-federal sources. If this resolution passes, the House of Representatives would formally state its recognition of the program's value and the importance of volunteers. It would also encourage Members of Congress to actively support these programs and work to secure sustained federal funding.

Key Provisions

House would recognize the important work of local senior nutrition programs in helping millions of seniors.
House would recognize the role of local programs and national groups in raising awareness and non-federal funds for senior nutrition.
House would recognize volunteers as vital to delivering meals and care to seniors and people with disabilities.
House would encourage Members of Congress to support local senior meal programs by volunteering.
House would encourage Members of Congress to work for steady federal funding for senior nutrition programs.

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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.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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