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Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Month Designated

The U.S. Senate has designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the entire month of June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. This aims to increase public awareness of various forms of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation affecting older adults, encouraging reporting and supporting preventive actions.
Key points
Designating specific days and months aims to highlight elder abuse, potentially leading to more reports and better protection.
The resolution emphasizes the role of various services and organizations in combating abuse, encouraging citizens to cooperate and learn to recognize signs of abuse.
Increased funding for elder justice initiatives means more resources are available for assistance and prevention.
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Print number: 117_SRES_295
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Process start date: 2021-06-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating June 15, 2021, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_295.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating specific days and months aims to highlight elder abuse, potentially leading to more reports and better protection.
  • The resolution emphasizes the role of various services and organizations in combating abuse, encouraging citizens to cooperate and learn to recognize signs of abuse.
  • Increased funding for elder justice initiatives means more resources are available for assistance and prevention.
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 Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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