[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 103 (Monday, June 16, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S3397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  NATIONAL ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, today, I come to the Senate to recognize 
June as National Elder Abuse Awareness Month. I am introducing a 
resolution with Democratic Senator Blumenthal for this very purpose. 
This is a time to shed light on a crisis that too often remains in the 
shadows.
  Last year, an estimated one in six older Americans experienced some 
form of abuse in a community setting, whether physical, emotional, 
financial, or neglect. For every elder abuse case that is reported, as 
many as 24 go unreported, it is estimated.
  These aren't just numbers. They are our parents, our grandparents, 
our neighbors, and our veterans. Elder abuse isn't limited by geography 
or income. It occurs in nursing homes and private residences, the very 
places meant to offer these elderly people care and protection.
  With a fast-growing senior population in our country, the urgency to 
act has never been greater. This month, we recommit to building a 
society that views aging not as a burden but as a source of wisdom, 
experience, and continued contribution.
  We recommit to raising awareness of elder abuse and implementing 
protections for those in our society who protected us first. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in honoring older Americans this month.
  In the Senate Judiciary Committee, which I chair, I am working to 
support Protect Our Seniors. So tomorrow, I am holding a hearing to 
examine how scammers are targeting older Americans.
  This continues my effort to ensure that seniors are protected from 
financial predators and can live with the security and the dignity that 
these seniors deserve.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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