Posted on July 15, 2026
Exciting news! The Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 was passed by unanimous consent in the Senate. The bipartisan bill now goes to the House of Representatives. The Older Americans Act was first passed in 1965 to provide necessary services for Americans age 60 and older. These services include programs to prevent elder abuse, aging and disability resource centers, and funding for home-delivery of meals. While ACB recognizes that this bill has much room for improvement regarding the provision of blindness services, the programs in the bill are important, and ACB is happy to see movement on the bill after more than a year had passed since its introduction. You can learn more about the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2120