# 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.

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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1002
- As of: 2026-04-21
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1002
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR)
- Cosponsors: 18
- Policy area: Social Welfare
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Older Americans Act nutrition program** — This resolution would recognize the program as a vital, cost-saving network of local congregate and home-delivered meal services for older adults and people with disabilities. - Older adults and people with disabilities would be recognized for receiving nutritious meals, socialization, friendly visits, and wellness and safety checks that address hunger, malnutrition, and isolation. - Volunteers and local providers would be highlighted as the backbone that delivers meals and caring visits and that leverages private donations and non‑Federal funds to run programs efficiently. - The resolution says these local programs help lower Medicare and Medicaid costs by preventing falls, avoiding unnecessary hospital transports and admissions, speeding recovery, and delaying institutionalization. - It would note the growing over-60 population and encourage support for sustained Federal funding so local providers can keep pace with rising costs and demand. *Would aim to reduce federal Medicare and Medicaid spending by preventing hospital visits, falls, and delaying institutionalization.*

## Cosponsors (18)

- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] (D-FL), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D-MI), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2026-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1684: PAST Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hres-1641: Honoring the contributions of Indian Americans and supporting the designation of July as "Indian American Heritage Month".
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1002 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1002)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
- [119-hr-1684: PAST Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1684)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hres-1641: Honoring the contributions of Indian Americans and supporting the designation o…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1641)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1002 (as of 2026-04-21).