Passed on 2026-07-21
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 809
A resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".
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Introduced 2026-07-21Topic: social services · public safetyCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution designates June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month." It recognizes professionals, the Elder Justice Coordinating Council, adult protective services workers, and state long-term care ombudsman programs for their work on elder abuse. It encourages the public and professionals to learn to recognize and report elder abuse and to contact local agencies. It also encourages federal agencies responsible for preventing elder abuse to fully carry out those duties. The resolution does not create new laws or funding.
Sponsors
- Chuck Grassley Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4200; text: CR S4195-4196) | |
| 2026-07-21 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass |