SRES 569 · 113th Congress · Health

A resolution designating September 23, 2014, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Introduced 2014-09-18· Sponsored by Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]· Senate

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Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(2014-12-04)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates September 23, 2014, 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. Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Administration for Community Living, and others to continue developing, evaluating, and promoting interventions and programs to prevent falls.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat1 Republican1 Independent
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]ME
Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]MD
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]VT