    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10022 of April 30, 2020
    Older Americans Month, 2020
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    Older Americans are cherished and invaluable members of our society,
    deserving our utmost respect, gratitude, and admiration. During Older
    Americans Month, we pause to draw upon the wisdom, spirit, and
    experience older adults bring to our families, our communities, and our
    Nation. We also recognize that during this time of crisis caused by the
    coronavirus pandemic, we can persevere and prevail by emulating the
    resolve, tenacity, and determination of America's more experienced
    individuals who have endured and overcome life's most challenging times.
    Older Americans have built our economy, defended our freedom, and shaped
    our Nation's character. They have raised families and dedicated
    themselves to improving the quality of life for future generations. They
    sacrificed in times of hardship and took pride in a job well done. Many
    served honorably in our Armed Forces during some of the darkest times in
    the history of our Republic. Older Americans have lived lives of service
    and sacrifice, bound by devotion to the sacred principles of our
    country. Although no one could begrudge them rest and respite during
    their retirement years, having worked decades to support and grow their
    families and nurture their communities, many older Americans spend their
    time volunteering for those in need, mentoring young people, or learning
    new skills. They pour love into their extended families, places of
    worship, and neighborhood centers, and offer profound perspective and
    insight gleaned from years of life lessons.
    My Administration remains committed to enacting policies that benefit
    our Nation's older adults. In an effort to lower the cost of
    prescription drugs, the Food and Drug Administration has approved more
    generic drugs each year during my 3 years in office than any other year
    in the history of our country. We have also developed a path to allow
    less expensive prescription drugs to be imported from Canada.
    Additionally, I ended the terrible gag clauses that prevented
    pharmacists from telling patients when they could pay less out of pocket
    by not using

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    their insurance. I have also taken executive action to
    improve seniors' access to medical care and to bolster Medicare's fiscal
    sustainability by reducing regulatory burdens and eliminating
    unnecessary barriers. This action puts older Americans first by
    strengthening the program and helping to ensure its success for years to
    come.
    Our Nation's older Americans are among the most susceptible to fraud and
    other financial schemes. To help counter these vile crimes, I have
    instructed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prioritize protecting
    older Americans from financial exploitation and use every tool they have
    to disrupt and prosecute these criminals. Over the last year, DOJ has
    taken unprecedented action against transnational fraud schemes that
    target seniors, the networks of ``money mules''; that move stolen funds
    from Americans' bank accounts to overseas fraudsters, and telephone
    companies that knowingly facilitate billions of fraudulent robocalls.
    DOJ has also launched an Elder Fraud Hotline (1-833-FRAUD-11) so that
    America's seniors can more easily report fraud, find resources, and
    better protect themselves from this abhorrent criminal behavior.
    Older Americans are among those most vulnerable to the ravages of the
    coronavirus. As they continue to adhere to the special guidance put in
    place to protect them, we must acknowledge that far too many are facing
    hardships of loneliness and social isolation. Many families are unable
    to visit elderly parents and grandparents, and many men and women in
    retirement and nursing homes have been cut off from personal contact and
    meaningful social connections. During this precarious and stressful
    time, we must remember our treasured older adults and recommit to doing
    what we can to support and care for them. I urge all Americans to reach
    out to loved ones, neighbors, and strangers to extend love, compassion,
    and encouragement. By delivering food and supplies to the homebound,
    mailing greeting cards, or using technology to stay connected, we can
    support our seniors as we defeat the virus. Older Americans know how to
    overcome. They have done it their whole lives. With the country rallying
    behind them we can ensure that they can continue to live lives of dignity,
    joy, and purpose long after the threat of the virus has faded.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2020 as Older
    Americans Month. I call upon all Americans to honor our elders,
    acknowledge their contributions, care for those in need, and reaffirm
    our country's commitment to older Americans this month and throughout
    the year.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
    April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fourth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP