CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Lois Frankel (D-FL)

Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

H.Con.Res. 120 · House resolution Health

A Democratic resolution with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 24 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In committee

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

This resolution supports designating the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The text points out that older adults suffer millions of falls each year, leading to massive medical costs and thousands of preventable deaths. By raising awareness, the resolution aims to encourage the prevention of falls among older adults. It recognizes proven strategies like exercise, medication management, and home hazard reduction. Ultimately, Congress expresses support for continued efforts and federal investments to reduce and prevent these falls.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +6

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The resolution designates National Falls Prevention Awareness Week to promote strategies and federal investments aimed at reducing injuries and deaths from falls among older adults.

  • Scored +3

    Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?

    The resolution supports ongoing federal investments and efforts in falls prevention programs which benefit Medicare-covered older adults.

  • Scored +3

    Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?

    The resolution encourages continued support and investments in fall prevention programs that reduce Medicaid costs associated with older adult injuries.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.