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Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 24, 2019Health
S.Res. 327

A resolution designating September 23, 2019, 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 24, 2019)

This resolution designates September 23, 2019, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, encourages raising public awareness about preventing falls among older adults, and recognizes the agencies and organizations that work to reduce the incidence of such falls.

What just happenedSep 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)

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Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
12 cosponsors7 D5 R
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  1. Sep 24, 2019Floor

    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)

  2. Sep 24, 2019Floor17000

    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)

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    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateSep 24, 2019

This resolution designates September 23, 2019, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, encourages raising public awareness about preventing falls among older adults, and recognizes the agencies and organizations that work to reduce the incidence of such falls.

Passed SenateSep 24, 201955

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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