HRES 1002 · introduced · symbolic
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.
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What this bill does
- This resolution recognizes the importance of nutrition programs for seniors funded under the Older Americans Act of 1965.
- The programs affect millions of seniors by addressing hunger, malnutrition, and social isolation.
- No funding or new mechanisms are created; this is a recognition resolution.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How do you think the Older Americans Act nutrition programs should be funded or expanded to reach seniors who currently lack access to these meals?
- 02
What evidence would help demonstrate whether these nutrition programs actually reduce hospitalizations and healthcare costs for participating seniors?
- 03
Beyond meals, what other forms of isolation among older adults should be prioritized if resources for senior programs are limited?
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Sponsor · D-OR-1
Suzanne Bonamici
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
18/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2026-02-04
Joining the bill

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
D-GA-2 · original

Steve Cohen
D-TN-9 · original

Debbie Dingell
D-MI-6 · original

Sharice Davids
D-KS-3 · original

Lois Frankel
D-FL-22 · original

Brian K. Fitzpatrick
R-PA-1 · original

Sylvia R. Garcia
D-TX-29 · original

Janice D. Schakowsky
D-IL-9 · original

Haley M. Stevens
D-MI-11 · original

Debbie Wasserman Schultz
D-FL-25 · original

Mike Kelly
R-PA-16 · original

James P. McGovern
D-MA-2 · original
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Legislative timeline
2026-02-04 · IntroReferral
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1992-1993)
2026-01-15 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-01-15 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
2026-01-15 · IntroReferral
Submitted in House
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