[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 122 (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CELEBRATING OAA PROGRAMS
(Ms. Bonamici of Oregon was recognized to address the House for 5
minutes.)
Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 60th
anniversary of the Older Americans Act, which President Johnson signed
into law on July 14, 1965.
Older Americans Act programs serve about 11 million older adults
across the country, including 212,000 people in my home State of
Oregon.
The act provides vital services, including meal delivery,
transportation, caregiver support, job training, and protection from
elder abuse. These programs help older Americans maintain dignity,
health, and independence as they age.
President Trump recently began dismantling the Administration for
Community Living, which implements OAA programs and disburses funds. It
is the only government entity that advocates for older adults. Almost
half the staff in this office has already been laid off, jeopardizing
the vital programs that support so many aging Americans and their
families every single day.
The Older Americans Act is a longtime bipartisan commitment. We must
fight every effort to strip these services from the 11 million
Americans who benefit from these programs in every congressional
district in every State in this country.
I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the
aisle to reverse those cuts and to strongly support the Older Americans
Act.
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