Reps. Salazar, Magaziner Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Establish a House Committee Focused on America’s Seniors

WASHINGTON, DC -This week, U.S. Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) and Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02) introduced H.Res. 1013, a resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives and establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging, a bipartisan effort to create a dedicated forum focused on the needs of older Americans.

The proposed committee would drive policy solutions and elevate the voices of seniors in the legislative process, ensuring Congress is better equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly growing aging population.

Today, more than 60 million Americans are over the age of 65. Many face rising costs on fixed incomes, barriers to accessing health care, housing and transportation challenges, and increasing threats from scams and elder abuse.

This resolution ensures Congress remains focused on delivering real solutions, strengthening protections, expanding access, and improving the quality of life for America's seniors.

"America's seniors built this country, and they deserve more than gratitude; they deserve action. From rising healthcare costs to housing and long-term care, their challenges are too important to be buried in bureaucracy," said Rep. Salazar. "I'm proud to co-sponsor this resolution to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging. This committee will bring focus, coordination, and accountability, and deliver real solutions so our senior can live with security, stability, and purpose. We owe them nothing less."

"It is too hard to be a senior in the United States, and Congress has a responsibility to do more for today's growing population of older Americans and future generations," said Rep. Magaziner. "Reestablishing the Select Committee on Aging would create a dedicated forum to address the challenges seniors face and ensure they protect the ability to retire with dignity."

The House Permanent Select Committee on Aging was originally established in 1974 to conduct research and hold public hearings on issues affecting older Americans. The Committee played a key role in prompting Congress to abolish forced retirement, investigate nursing home abuses, monitor breast cancer screening for older women, improve elderly housing, and elevate awareness of elder abuse.

The Committee expired in 1993 at the conclusion of the 102nd Congress. A Special Committee on Aging exists in the United States Senate.

H.R. 1013, Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging, is endorsed by the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations, a coalition of 68 national nonprofit organizations concerned with the well-being of America's older population.

Endorsing organizations include:

AARP; Justice in Aging; CWI Works, Inc.; Alzheimer's Association; Village to Village Network; Gerontological Society of America; Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies; Meals on Wheels America; International Association for Indigenous Aging; APWU, Retirees Department; Service Employees International Union (SEIU); PHI; LeadingAge; Aging Life Care Association; National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA); Post Acute and Long Term Care Medical Association; National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA); NCPSSM; National Council on Aging; USAging; Mairead Painter, CT State Long Term Care Ombudsman; National Adult Protective Services; and National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP).

You can read the full resolution here.