Bill · S. 2833· Senate(119-S-2833)
Stand Strong Falls Prevention Act
- Introduced
- 9/17/2025
- Last activity
- 3/19/2026 — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Angus King
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Stand Strong Falls Prevention Act. It amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to create an Advisory Committee on Falls Prevention within the Administration on Aging. This committee will help develop a national plan, coordinate research across federal agencies, and review existing federal falls prevention programs. The committee must also provide Congress and the Assistant Secretary with an initial report containing recommendations for Medicare pilot programs, public education, and home modifications. Additionally, the Assistant Secretary must submit regular reports to Congress every four years evaluating federal falls prevention efforts and progress. The bill authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out these activities.
Yes· 3 of 22
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
The bill directly targets older Americans by establishing a national falls prevention strategy and recommending home modifications and Medicare pilot programs.
Would retired people be better off under this?+8
Retirees are the primary beneficiaries of enhanced federal falls prevention programs, research, and safety recommendations.
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+6
The bill recommends pilot and demonstration programs within Medicare to cover basic home modifications and falls prevention services.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, potentially increasing federal expenditures.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
Authorizing appropriations for a new advisory committee and related reporting activities increases federal spending.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Coordinated National Strategy: Section 2 (adding section 203B(a)(2)(A)) establishes an integrated national plan to address falls prevention, which could help accelerate the development of programs and interventions aimed at reducing the severity of injuries from falls.
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Targeted Recommendations for Medicare and Home Safety: Section 2 (adding section 203B(a)(5)(A)(iii)) requires the advisory committee to recommend pilot or demonstration programs providing coverage for basic home modifications and evidence-based falls prevention programs for Medicare beneficiaries, which could help individuals make their living spaces safer.
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Regular Accountability and Progress Reports: Section 2 (adding section 203B(b)(2)) requires the Assistant Secretary to submit regular reports to Congress evaluating federal falls prevention programs, assessing the nation's progress, and recommending priority actions to improve health outcomes and reduce financial impacts.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Government Spending: Section 2 (adding section 203B(c)(1)) authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out the section, which could lead to increased federal expenditures.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+8Good For Seniors+8Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Veterans+3Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Women+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicare Funding+6Reduces Hospital Costs+5Improves Healthcare Access+4Increases Research Funding+4Improves Veterans Healthcare+3Increases Medicaid Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+4Improves Disability Rights+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1Reduces National Debt-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 3/19/2026
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
- 9/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Mike RoundsRepublican · South Dakota