# 119-sres-252: A resolution designating May 2025 as "Older Americans Month".

119-sres-252, A resolution designating May 2025 as "Older Americans Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL); status passed_senate (as of 2026-06-04).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-252
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating May 2025 as "Older Americans Month".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-05-22
- Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: Social Welfare
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-04

## Summary

**Older Americans Month** designates May 2025 as a time to celebrate and expand opportunities for people 65 and older. It urges public recognition of older Americans' leadership, chances to share wisdom with younger generations, and stronger community roles, noting there were over 59.2 million people 65+ in 2023, about 11,216 turning 65 each day, and that the Older Americans Act serves more than 10 million people annually while many rely on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

## Cosponsors (11)

- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] (R-WV), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] (D-GA), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-05-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
- 119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.

## Sources
- [119-sres-252 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/252)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1816)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
- [119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-755)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-252 (as of 2026-06-04).