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Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2025, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness, and encourage the prevention, of falls among older adults.

USA119th CongressHCONRES-52| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (29)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution advocates for the designation of September 22 through September 28, 2025, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week." The primary goal is to significantly raise public awareness regarding the prevalence and dangers of falls among older adults, while also promoting effective prevention strategies. This initiative seeks to highlight the substantial impact of falls, which lead to millions of emergency room visits and tens of thousands of preventable deaths annually, incurring billions in medical costs. Beyond awareness, the resolution emphasizes the existence of evidence-based, cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies that can address biological, behavioral, and environmental risk factors. It encourages continued efforts to reduce and prevent falls by supporting the collaborative work of various stakeholders, including federal, state, and local government entities, community organizations, healthcare providers, and individuals. Furthermore, Congress expresses support for increased Federal investments in falls prevention programs to mitigate the significant health and economic burdens associated with these incidents.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 118-129
Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 118-67
Supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.
Sep 26, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 118-129
    Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 118-67
    Supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.


  • September 26, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2025, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness, and encourage the prevention, of falls among older adults.

USA119th CongressHCONRES-52| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
This concurrent resolution advocates for the designation of September 22 through September 28, 2025, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week." The primary goal is to significantly raise public awareness regarding the prevalence and dangers of falls among older adults, while also promoting effective prevention strategies. This initiative seeks to highlight the substantial impact of falls, which lead to millions of emergency room visits and tens of thousands of preventable deaths annually, incurring billions in medical costs. Beyond awareness, the resolution emphasizes the existence of evidence-based, cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies that can address biological, behavioral, and environmental risk factors. It encourages continued efforts to reduce and prevent falls by supporting the collaborative work of various stakeholders, including federal, state, and local government entities, community organizations, healthcare providers, and individuals. Furthermore, Congress expresses support for increased Federal investments in falls prevention programs to mitigate the significant health and economic burdens associated with these incidents.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 118-129
Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.

Bill from Previous Congress

HCONRES 118-67
Supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.
Sep 26, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 118-129
    Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HCONRES 118-67
    Supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.


  • September 26, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (29)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted