Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence.

This measure says the House believes Congress should pass an “Older Americans Bill of Rights” so older adults can live with dignity and independence. It’s a statement of support, not a new law by itself. It urges action to protect and respect older Americans, but it does not create new programs or rules on its own .

Here are the basics:

• Purpose: Urge Congress to pass a broader bill of rights for older people, focused on dignity and independence .
• Immediate impact: None. This is a nonbinding statement. It does not change current services or benefits until a separate law is passed .