arrow_back Back to App

National Fall Prevention Awareness Week for Older Adults

The U.S. Congress supports designating September 17-23, 2023, as “National Fall Prevention Awareness Week.” This initiative aims to raise awareness about preventing falls among older adults, directly impacting their safety, health, and finances by reducing injuries and healthcare costs.
Key points
Support for designating National Fall Prevention Awareness Week to highlight the issue of falls among seniors.
Emphasis that falls are a leading cause of injury and death for those over 65, costing billions in medical expenses annually.
Encouragement of proven fall prevention methods like exercise, medication management, and home safety improvements, enhancing seniors' quality of life.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HCONRES_67
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]
Process start date: 2023-09-21
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, 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 118_HCONRES_67.

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 2023-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for designating National Fall Prevention Awareness Week to highlight the issue of falls among seniors.
  • Emphasis that falls are a leading cause of injury and death for those over 65, costing billions in medical expenses annually.
  • Encouragement of proven fall prevention methods like exercise, medication management, and home safety improvements, enhancing seniors' quality of life.
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-22].

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 2025-12-24.

CATEGORIES

Health