# 119-sres-749: A resolution designating May 2026 as "Older Americans Month".

119-sres-749, A resolution designating May 2026 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-749
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating May 2026 as "Older Americans Month".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-05-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Social Welfare
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-04

## Summary

**Designates May 2026 as Older Americans Month and calls on communities to publicly recognize and support older adults' leadership, experience, and civic contributions.** The resolution cites programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, the Older Americans Act, Area Agencies on Aging, and AmeriCorps Seniors, highlights demographic trends, and urges voluntary local actions to help older adults share skills, stay engaged, and remain independent while providing no funding or new legal authorities.

## Cosponsors (8)

- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] (R-WV), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 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.
- 119-sres-739: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.

## Sources
- [119-sres-749 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/749)

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- [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)
- [119-sres-739: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-739)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-749 (as of 2026-06-04).