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S.RES.284: A resolution designating September 23, 2011, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 26, 2011
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Designates September 23, 2011, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Commends the Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group and other falls prevention coalitions for their efforts to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls among older adults. Encourages: (1) promotion of fall awareness in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls among older adults; and (2) state health departments to reduce falls among older...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| Sept. 26, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) |