Bills · SRES 300
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 300Cardiovascular and respiratory healthHealth personnel
A resolution designating June 15, 2025, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2025 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".
INTRO JUN 24· LAST ACTION JUN 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe Americans most directly affected by this resolution are older adults, particularly those who are vulnerable to or are already experiencing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. While the resolution doesn't provide new direct services, it aims to increase public and professional awareness, which could indirectly lead to more identification of abuse and better support for victims.
Professionals and agencies working with older adults, such as Adult Protective Services, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and long-term care ombudsmen, are also directly affected as their efforts are recognized and they are encouraged to continue and strengthen their work in preventing and responding to elder abuse. The general public is encouraged to become more educated and proactive in recognizing and reporting signs of abuse.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates June 15, 2025, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month."
This officially recognizes specific periods to focus national attention on the issue of elder abuse.
PROVISION 02
Recognizes and acknowledges the efforts of various professionals and agencies, including adult protective services and long-term care ombudsmen, in combating elder abuse.
It highlights the crucial work of individuals and organizations on the front lines of elder abuse prevention and response.
PROVISION 03
Applauds the work of the Elder Justice Coalition for increasing public awareness and promoting prevention.
It supports and brings attention to advocacy groups dedicated to protecting older adults.
PROVISION 04
Encourages the public and professionals to promote awareness, learn to recognize, detect, report, and respond to elder abuse.
This provision calls for active participation from everyone to help prevent and address elder abuse.
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R· Iowa
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUN 24
Introduced in Senate
JUN 24
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
JUN 24
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518-3519)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 300
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedJun 24, 2025
Last actionJun 24, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED JUN 24, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 300Cardiovascular and respiratory healthHealth personnel
A resolution designating June 15, 2025, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2025 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".
INTRODUCED JUN 24, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 24, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
1
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