Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2025, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness, and encourage the prevention, of falls among older adults.
- Bill Number
- H.Con.Res. 52
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-26: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2025-10-01T08:05:29Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This concurrent resolution supports designating the week of September 22 through September 28, 2025, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week." Its goal is to raise public awareness about falls among older adults and promote prevention efforts.
Key Provisions
- Recognizes statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on falls, including roughly 14 million falls yearly among adults over 65, leading to 3 million emergency room visits and 41,000 preventable deaths.
- Highlights that more than one in four older adults falls each year, with falls as the leading cause of injuries and injury-related deaths in this age group.
- Notes the annual direct medical costs of non-fatal falls total about $80 billion, including $53.3 billion paid by Medicare.
- Affirms that many falls can be prevented through strategies such as exercise for balance and strength, medication management, vision improvement, home hazard reduction, and education.
- Resolves that Congress supports the week’s designation, recognizes evidence-based prevention programs, backs collaboration among various groups, encourages ongoing prevention efforts, and supports federal investments in such programs.
Significant Changes to Existing Law This resolution introduces no changes to existing law. As a concurrent resolution, it serves as a non-binding expression of congressional support rather than enacting new statutes or amendments.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Encourages continued involvement by entities such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Administration for Community Living, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development in prevention activities.
- On citizens: Aims to increase awareness among older adults and their families about fall risks and prevention methods, potentially reducing injuries and related health costs.
- On international relations: No direct impacts identified.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Older adults and their caregivers.
- Federal, state, and local government entities.
- The Aging Network and local community-based organizations.
- Public health professionals, health care providers, and businesses.
- Individuals participating in prevention efforts.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications This measure carries no significant legal or constitutional implications, as it does not create enforceable obligations or alter any rights. It reflects bipartisan support for public health awareness on a specific issue.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (29)
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2], Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-26: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-09-26: Submitted in House
- 2025-09-26: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2025, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness, and encourage the prevention, of falls among older adults. — issued 2025-09-26 — PDF (3 pages)