S. 2833 · In committee · Social Welfare

Stand Strong Falls Prevention Act

What it does

Establish an advisory committee on falls prevention to assess federal efforts and recommend policies to the Administration on Aging.
Create and maintain a national plan to address falls prevention through programs and interventions that reduce fall-related injuries.
Coordinate falls prevention research and services across federal agencies with committee oversight.
Require the committee to recommend development of a Medicare pilot program covering basic home modifications to reduce falls.

Official summary

Stand Strong Falls Prevention Act This bill establishes an advisory committee on falls prevention to assess federal efforts to prevent falls and recommend related policies to the Administration on Aging (AOA). The advisory committee must oversee the creation and maintenance of a national plan to address falls prevention, including through the advancement of programs or interventions to prevent falls and reduce the number and severity of fall-related injuries. The committee must also assist the AOA in coordinating falls prevention research and services across federal agencies. The committee must be comprised of members representing specified federal agencies, non-government organizations, and populations (e.g., caregivers and health care providers). Within a specified period, the advisory committee must submit an initial report to the AOA and Congress, including • an evaluation of all federally funded efforts related to falls prevention and recommendations for adjusting these efforts based on their purpose and performance; • a recommendation for developing a Medicare pilot or demonstration program to provide coverage for basic home modifications to reduce falls; and •…

Latest action

Mar 19, 2026: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions