SRES 656 United States Senate · 117th Congress

A resolution designating May 2022 as "Older Americans Month".

This Senate resolution (SRES 656) designates May 2022 as "Older Americans Month" to honor and recognize older adults across the United States. It does not create new laws or programs but encourages the public to acknowledge the contributions of seniors, including their leadership, experience, and ongoing roles in communities through volunteer work, mentorship, and civic engagement. The resolution highlights demographic trends, such as over 55 million Americans aged 65+ in 2021, and references existing support systems like Medicare and the Older Americans Act. It directly affects all older Americans by promoting public recognition of their societal value.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2022
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2022
House Passage
President
Introduced May 26, 2022 Last action May 26, 2022
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May 26, 2022
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2737-2738; text: CR S2759)
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May 26, 2022
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2737-2738; text: CR S2759)
upper
May 26, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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