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A resolution designating September 23, 2019, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

USA116th CongressSRES-327| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2019
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (12)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution designates September 23, 2019, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day; recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies; commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention; recognizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care; recognizes the Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services; and encourages further increasing awareness, collaboration, and sharing of best practices to reduce falls among older adults.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-638
A resolution designating September 22, 2018, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-265
A resolution designating September 22, 2017, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
Sep 24, 2019
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5669-5670; text: CR S5666-5667)
Sep 24, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 24, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5669-5670; text: CR S5666-5667)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-638
    A resolution designating September 22, 2018, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-265
    A resolution designating September 22, 2017, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.


  • September 24, 2019
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5669-5670; text: CR S5666-5667)


  • September 24, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 24, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5669-5670; text: CR S5666-5667)

Health

Related Bills

  • SRES 116-734: A resolution designating the week of September 21 through September 25, 2020, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
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A resolution designating September 23, 2019, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

USA116th CongressSRES-327| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2019
This resolution designates September 23, 2019, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day; recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies; commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention; recognizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care; recognizes the Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services; and encourages further increasing awareness, collaboration, and sharing of best practices to reduce falls among older adults.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-638
A resolution designating September 22, 2018, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-265
A resolution designating September 22, 2017, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
Sep 24, 2019
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5669-5670; text: CR S5666-5667)
Sep 24, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 24, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5669-5670; text: CR S5666-5667)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-638
    A resolution designating September 22, 2018, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-265
    A resolution designating September 22, 2017, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.


  • September 24, 2019
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5669-5670; text: CR S5666-5667)


  • September 24, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 24, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5669-5670; text: CR S5666-5667)
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (12)
Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Martha McSally (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health

Related Bills

  • SRES 116-734: A resolution designating the week of September 21 through September 25, 2020, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsAgingCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth promotion and preventive care