A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to improve falls prevention research and activities, and for other purposes.

Stand Strong Falls Prevention Act (S. 2833) would amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to create a centralized, federally coordinated approach to falls prevention. The core change is the creation of an Advisory Committee on Falls Prevention to develop and maintain a national, integrated plan, coordinate falls prevention research and services across federal agencies, and assess federal efforts. The bill also encourages experimentation with Medicare coverage for basic home modifications and evidence-based falls prevention programs through pilot or demonstration programs, and it requires regular Congress reports evaluating program outcomes, progress, and recommended actions. In addition, the act would require data sharing among HHS and other federal agencies, establish public education coordination, and set a 10-year clock for the new advisory body. Funding would be authorized for 2026–2030, with some flexibility to use existing resources. Overall, the bill aims to accelerate and coordinate falls prevention activities, align research and implementation across federal programs, and explore new payment and coverage approaches to reduce falls and related injuries among older adults.