H.Res. 1002 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Jan 15, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRecognizing senior nutrition program value
This is a recognition resolution that acknowledges how important nutrition programs for older adults are. These programs, which operate under a 1965 law called the Older Americans Act, help address hunger, malnutrition, and isolation among seniors.
How it affects you
This resolution doesn't create new programs or change how things work legally. It's a statement of support for nutrition services that already exist for seniors. If you're an older adult or know seniors who use these meal programs, this recognizes their importance to addressing health and isolation.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 15, 2026)
This resolution recognizes the important role that local nutrition programs supported through the Older Americans Act of 1965 play in addressing senior hunger, malnutrition, and isolation.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH.Res. 1002
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nations seniors each year.
Sponsor: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1) · Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · Social Welfare · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 4, 2026: “Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1992-1993)”