Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
A resolution designating June 15, 2025, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2025 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518-3519)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates June 15, 2025, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2025 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month." It recognizes the efforts of various professionals and agencies working to advance awareness of elder abuse. The resolution also highlights the work of the Elder Justice Coordinating Council and adult protective services. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of supporting State long-term care ombudsman programs. Finally, it encourages the public and Federal agencies to work together to combat abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The resolution promotes awareness and protection efforts to combat elder abuse and exploitation.
- Scored +5
Would retired people be better off under this?
The resolution aims to increase awareness and prevent abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation among the elderly.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Identification: The resolution recognizes that increasing public awareness has the potential to increase the identification and reporting of elder abuse by victims, professionals, and the public (Section 3).
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Support for Protective Services: The resolution highlights the essential work of adult protective services personnel who investigate reports of abuse and prevent future victimization (Section 2(C)).
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Protection in Care Facilities: The resolution notes the importance of supporting State long-term care ombudsman programs to help prevent abuse and neglect in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities (Section 2(D)).
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Promotion of Prevention and Response: The resolution encourages professionals and the public to learn how to recognize, detect, report, and respond to elder abuse (Section 4(A)(i)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Resource Limitations: The resolution acknowledges that there are currently limited resources for vital protective services (Section 4(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — The resolution aims to increase awareness and prevent abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation among the elderly. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution promotes awareness and protection efforts to combat elder abuse and exploitation.
- 6/24/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518-3519)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut