United StatesProposed resolution would back fall prevention week for older adults
Congress would back a 2026 awareness week and support continued work and federal investments to prevent falls among older adults.
What it does
Congress would support a five-day awareness week and recognize proven fall prevention programs. It would also back joint prevention work and federal investments in these programs.
Argument forA national awareness week could help older adults and caregivers learn to spot fall risks and find ways to reduce them.
Argument againstSupporting federal investments without naming amounts or programs could leave funding priorities unclear.
More detail
The proposed resolution would support the awareness week, recognize proven prevention programs, and back joint prevention work and federal investments. The proposed efforts address falls among older adults in the United States and involve government agencies, community groups, health care providers, businesses, individuals, and caregivers. The proposed awareness week would run from September 21 through September 25, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Submitted in HouseLatest
- Sep 24Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced
Public SafetyHealthcare