Senate marks elder abuse awareness month as scams drain billions from seniors
S.Res. 300 — A resolution designating June 15, 2025, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June 2025 as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month". · Filed by Chuck Grassley (R-IA) · 1 cosponsor · Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · Passed chamber
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What it does
This resolution designates June 15, 2025, as 'World Elder Abuse Awareness Day' and June 2025 as 'Elder Abuse Awareness Month.' It recognizes the scale of elder abuse in the U.S. (affecting roughly 1 in 10 adults over 60 annually, with $28+ billion in annual financial losses), honors professionals and agencies working to prevent it, and encourages public awareness, reporting, and coordination across federal, state, and local agencies to combat elder abuse.
Why we flagged it
This is a standard Senate resolution designating a national awareness day and month. It contains no legislative mechanism, appropriation, or regulatory change—only recognition and encouragement of existing efforts and public awareness.
Who it affects
This resolution raises public awareness of a serious, widespread harm affecting millions of vulnerable Americans. It recognizes existing protective infrastructure and encourages coordination and reporting—all at zero fiscal cost.