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Senate Designates June 2026 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Original title: A resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".

July 21, 2026

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4200; text: CR S4195-4196)Jul 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This establishes a formal federal recognition period intended to encourage public education and community awareness regarding the protection of older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Older adults

The resolution focuses on awareness of issues related to the safety and well-being of the elderly population.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The U.S. Senate has officially designated June 15, 2026, as 'World Elder Abuse Awareness Day' and the entire month of June 2026 as 'Elder Abuse Awareness Month' to promote public recognition of the issue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding for elder abuse programs?
No, this is a commemorative designating specific dates for awareness and does not authorize or appropriate federal funding.
What is the purpose of this designation?
The purpose is to increase public awareness and recognition of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Why It Matters

This establishes a formal federal recognition period intended to encourage public education and community awareness regarding the protection of older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

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Connected Entities

organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Provides data on sepsis incidence”Map →
organizationU.S. Senate“The legislative body that passed the resolution.”Map →
personRory Staunton“Case study informing sepsis protocols”Map →
bill_numberS. Res. 809“The specific resolution being discussed”Map →
personVan Hollen“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →
personSchumer“Lead sponsor of the resolution”Map →
locationNew York State“Home to ‘Rory’s Regulations’ sepsis protocols”Map →
dateSeptember 13, 2024“The designated date for National Sepsis Day”Map →

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