A resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4200; text: CR S4195-4196)
What this bill does
S.Res. 809 is a Senate resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month." As with other commemorative resolutions of this kind, its stated purpose is to draw public attention to the issue of elder abuse; because the bill's full text has not yet been published, no further details about specific findings, language, or any additional provisions it may contain are available at this time.
This measure does not carry the force of law and does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements. It is a symbolic statement by the Senate. Its effect, based on the title alone, would be to encourage public awareness of elder abuse and to recognize efforts related to preventing it, but it does not obligate any federal agency, state, or individual to take specific action.
The resolution was sponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and falls under the Senate's "Crime and Law Enforcement" policy area. As a simple resolution, it applies only to the Senate and does not require action by the House of Representatives or the President.
Procedurally, the resolution has completed the legislative process. It was introduced, considered, and agreed to by Unanimous Consent, along with a preamble, on July 21, 2026, the same day it was introduced. No further action is required or expected, as agreement to a simple resolution concludes its legislative history.
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Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4200; text: CR S4195-4196)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 809 do?
- S.Res. 809 is a Senate resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2026 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month." As with other commemorative resolutions of this kind, its stated purpose is to draw public attention to the issue of elder abuse; because the bill's full text has not yet been published, no further details about specific findings, language, or any additional provisions it may contain are available at this time. This measure does not carry the force of law and does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements. It is a symbolic statement by the Senate. Its effect, based on the title alone, would be to encourage public awareness of elder abuse and to recognize efforts related to preventing it, but it does not obligate any federal agency, state, or individual to take specific action. The resolution was sponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and falls under the Senate's "Crime and Law Enforcement" policy area. As a simple resolution, it applies only to the Senate and does not require action by the House of Representatives or the President. Procedurally, the resolution has completed the legislative process. It was introduced, considered, and agreed to by Unanimous Consent, along with a preamble, on July 21, 2026, the same day it was introduced. No further action is required or expected, as agreement to a simple resolution concludes its legislative history.
- Has S.Res. 809 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 809. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 809?
- S.Res. 809 was sponsored by Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 809?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4200; text: CR S4195-4196) (21 Jul 2026).
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