Summary: 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. (Cosponsors)
ANGIE CRAIG’S POSITION: Representative Craig Cosponsored the bill on 02/27/20.
STATUS: Introduced 02/27/20 by Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].
INFORMATION RELATED TO THE BILL:
- “Older Americans have spent their lives working to raise families, pay their taxes, protect our country, and build our nation. They earned the right to high quality health care, financial security, and full participation in our communities,” said Co-Chair Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL). “As Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families, I am proud to introduce the Older Americans Bill of Rights with the support of 136 of my Democratic colleagues. Our Democratic Majority is working hard to lower prescription drug prices, improve Medicare, protect Medicaid, expand Social Security, prevent financial exploitation, increase affordable housing, and strengthen long-term care. We must protect the earned benefits of older Americans and ensure that they, their families, and their caregivers have all the resources they need to not just survive—but thrive.” (Source: House Democrats)
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Link to the text of the bill.
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