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S 4556 United States Senate · 118th Congress

SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2024

The SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2024 establishes a dedicated Office of Falls Prevention within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to coordinate and improve falls prevention efforts for veterans. This office will develop care standards, monitor implementation across VA facilities, oversee home modification programs, and run public education campaigns targeting veterans at risk of falls. The bill also mandates that VA nursing homes conduct annual falls risk assessments and provide prevention services by licensed therapists, while requiring safe patient handling training for VA staff. Additionally, it directs a pilot program for home modifications to prevent falls and requires a comprehensive report on VA's falls prevention initiatives within two years.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes VA Office for falls prevention, mandates risk assessments, and develops care standards to improve veteran health services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes VA Office for falls prevention, mandates risk assessments, and improves healthcare services for veterans - directly strengthens veteran care.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health Veteran Education
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 17, 2024 Last action Jun 17, 2024
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Jun 17, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Jun 17, 2024
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of Angus S. King, Jr.
Angus S. King, Jr.
IIndependent
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Mike Rounds
RRepublican
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