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Bill114th CongressFiled Sep 29, 2016Health
S.Res. 593

A resolution designating September 22, 2016, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 29, 2016)

Designates September 22, 2016, 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: (1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.

What just happenedSep 29, 2016

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274-6275)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 29, 2016Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274-6275)

  2. Sep 29, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274-6275)

  3. Sep 29, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateSep 29, 2016

Designates September 22, 2016, 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: (1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 29, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates September 22, 2016, 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: (1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.

A resolution designating September 22, 2016, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" … — Informed