arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

National Fall Prevention Awareness Week for Older Adults Designated

This resolution designates a week to highlight the issue of falls among older adults. It aims to raise awareness about the risks and encourage the use of proven methods to prevent falls, which can protect seniors' health and lives.
Key points
A specific week is designated to raise awareness about preventing falls in older adults.
The resolution highlights that falls are a common and costly cause of injuries and deaths among seniors.
It supports efforts by various organizations and agencies to help prevent falls and encourages investment in prevention programs.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HCONRES_107
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Process start date: 2022-09-20
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-04-17
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Designating the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HCONRES_107.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A specific week is designated to raise awareness about preventing falls in older adults.
  • The resolution highlights that falls are a common and costly cause of injuries and deaths among seniors.
  • It supports efforts by various organizations and agencies to help prevent falls and encourages investment in prevention programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health