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US SB2833
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes an Advisory Committee on Falls Prevention within the Administration on Aging to create and oversee an integrated national plan for falls prevention among older Americans
- Requires the Advisory Committee to include representatives from 15 federal agencies (CDC, CMS, NIH, VA, HUD, etc.) plus 12 non-federal expert members including healthcare providers, researchers, caregivers, and consumer advocates serving 5-year terms
- Mandates an initial report within 1 year evaluating all federal falls prevention programs, with recommendations for Medicare pilot programs covering basic home modifications and evidence-based prevention services for at least 20,000 beneficiaries
- Requires quadrennial reports to Congress assessing U.S. progress on falls prevention, evaluating program outcomes, and recommending actions to reduce Medicare/Medicaid expenditures related to falls
- Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2026-2030 and terminates the Advisory Committee 10 years after initial member appointments
Legislative Description
Stand Strong Falls Prevention Act
Social welfare
Last Action
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
3/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions9/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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