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Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 18, 2018Health
S.Res. 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.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 18, 2018)

Designates September 22, 2018, 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: (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) the Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.

What just happenedSep 18, 2018

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6259; text: CR S6235)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 18, 2018Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6259; text: CR S6235)

  2. Sep 18, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6259; text: CR S6235)

  3. Sep 18, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateSep 18, 2018

Designates September 22, 2018, 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: (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) the Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 18, 201882

Designates September 22, 2018, 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: (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) the Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.

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