{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-magaziner-frankel-miller-morelle-bilirakis-introduce-bipartisan", "Reps. Magaziner, Frankel, Miller, Morelle, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National Fall Prevention Awareness Week", "2024-09-24", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Today, Reps. Seth Magaziner (D-RI-2), Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Carol Miller (R-WV-1), Joe Morelle (D-NY-25), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 22 \u2013 28, 2024 as National Fall Prevention Awareness Week. The resolution seeks to raise awareness, encourage the prevention of falls among older adults, and highlight evidence-based programs that help reduce fall risks and save the lives of seniors.\n\n\u201cFalls can be serious\u2014and even deadly\u2014for older Americans, and Congress must consider this issue as seriously as we would for any other medical condition,\u201d said Rep. Magaziner. \u201cDesignating a National Fall Prevention Awareness Week will help bring attention to this critical issue and support programs that protect seniors, reduce falls and save lives.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith over 365,000 seniors in Palm Beach County, this issue is near and dear to my heart,\u201d said Rep. Frankel. \u201cFalls are the leading cause of injury among adults over 65. They can be debilitating, heartbreaking, and expensive, but the good news is they are preventable! This year, we\u2019re marking National Fall Prevention Awareness Week to spread the word that tools and resources are available to help prevent falls before they happen, ensuring our seniors can live with the safety and dignity they deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s no secret the U.S. population is aging, and it\u2019s important to ensure there are enough resources and education for seniors as they are more at risk of falling. By designating a National Fall Prevention Awareness Week, we are bringing awareness to this important issue that affects many of our constituents. I\u2019m glad to join my colleagues in sponsoring this resolution to help prevent falls and protect seniors as they age,\u201d said Rep. Miller.\n\n\u201cAs our loved ones get older, we must ensure they have the resources and support to age in place safely, independently, and with dignity,\u201d said Rep. Morelle. \u201cFalls can be scary and have serious health consequences for older individuals. It\u2019s critical we do everything we can to promote fall prevention to help save lives and give seniors and their loved ones some well-deserved piece of mind. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in support of this resolution, and I look forward to working with them to secure resources and support for older Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs someone who has experienced a fall that resulted in broken ribs, I am very familiar with the pain that often comes from a fall,\u201d said Rep. Bilirakis. \u201cThe risks associated with falling are especially high for seniors over the age of 65. According to the CDC, 36 million seniors fall each year. Tragically, these falls result in 34,000 deaths and three million serious injuries that require an emergency room visit. The good news is that falls are preventable and do not need to be an inevitable part of aging. I encourage all seniors and their loved ones to learn more about how to stay safe and active by taking advantage of the fall prevention programs offered in their community. Local Area Agency on Aging organizations have wonderful resources that can help save lives.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe cost of falls among older adults is staggering: $80 billion/year, and untold suffering and pain,\u201d said Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO of the National Council on Aging. \u201cWe welcome this Congressional resolution to draw attention to the fact that falls can be prevented. There are proven, cost-effective ways to reduce fall risk. We are grateful to Rep. Frankel for championing this issue and her steadfast leadership throughout the Capitol and across party lines.\u201d\n\nEach year, 14 million older Americans experience falls, resulting in 3 million emergency room visits and 39,000 tragic deaths. Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 and older, with non-fatal falls costing our health care system $80 billion annually. Seniors can reduce their risk of falling through basic home modifications, daily exercises, and other simple precautions.\n\nThe Members were joined by 24 original cosponsors: Reps. Colin Allred (D-TX-32), Nanette Barrag\u00e1n (D-CA-44), Ami Bera (D-CA-6), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO-5), Don Davis (D-NC-1), Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4), Ra\u00fal Grijalva (D-AZ-7), Jahana Hayes (D-CT-5), Henry C. \u201cHank\u201d Johnson, Jr. (D-GA-4), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9), Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Doris Matsui (D-CA-7), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-At Large), Mark Pocan (D-WI-2), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Darren Soto (D-FL-9), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24).\n\nThe resolution is supported by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and AARP.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-magaziner-frankel-miller-morelle-bilirakis-introduce-bipartisan"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9459690190851688, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}