# Understanding the Senior Security Promise Resolution

This is a resolution—basically a formal statement of what Congress believes is important—that calls for protecting older Americans and their financial security. It's not a law that changes anything immediately, but rather a declaration that the House of Representatives wants to focus on senior citizens' wellbeing and is asking Congress to work together on solutions.

The resolution highlights several real problems that affect seniors today. Many older Americans are struggling with rising costs of living while living on fixed incomes from Social Security and pensions. Healthcare costs are a major worry for this group. Scams targeting seniors are a serious issue, with fraudsters costing older people significant money through phone calls and other schemes. The resolution also recognizes that family members who care for elderly relatives at home deserve more financial support from the government, since they're doing important work that saves the country money.

The resolution also emphasizes that older Americans contribute far more to society than many people realize. About 11 million seniors are still working or looking for work, and people over 50 contributed 43 percent of all federal tax revenue in 2023. Seniors also spend heavily in stores and restaurants, supporting the broader economy. However, many older workers face age discrimination that threatens their ability to keep working and earning money. Beyond work, seniors volunteer and care for family members, creating hundreds of billions of dollars in value that doesn't show up in paychecks.

The core ask is straightforward: Congress should create a "Senior Security Promise" that commits to keeping Social Security and Medicare strong, making healthcare more affordable, protecting seniors from fraud, and supporting family caregivers. The resolution calls for this to happen through bipartisan cooperation between Democrats and Republicans, recognizing that senior security shouldn't be a partisan issue.

Recognizing the need for a Senior Security Promise.

Davis, Donald G.

<p>This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must commit to addressing the needs of older Americans and ensuring the long-term solvency of Social Security benefits.</p>