119-sres256

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 256 Introduced in Senate

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 256

 Designating May 2025 as ``American Stroke Month''.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 May 22, 2025

Mr. Lujan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
 Committee on the Judiciary

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 RESOLUTION

 Designating May 2025 as ``American Stroke Month''.

Whereas quick identification and treatment for stroke results in a higher chance 
 of survival and reduces recovery time for individuals experiencing a 
 stroke;
Whereas treatment depends on the type of stroke someone is having, which must be 
 diagnosed by a health care professional;
Whereas, when dealing with a time-sensitive medical emergency like a stroke, the 
 right care, at the right time, at the right facility, is of the utmost 
 importance;
Whereas a system of care allows for scientifically proven measures to be applied 
 to every patient, every time;
Whereas, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke;
Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth-
 leading cause of death in the United States, causing more than 160,000 
 deaths each year;
Whereas nearly \1/2\ of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, 
 which is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for stroke;
Whereas the ``F.A.S.T.'' warning signs and symptoms of stroke include face 
 drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 911;
Whereas, during American Stroke Month in May, and year-round, the ``Together to 
 End Stroke'' initiative of the American Stroke Association strives to 
 teach people everywhere that stroke is largely preventable, treatable, 
 and beatable; and
Whereas more research and education is needed to help prevent and treat stroke: 
 Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) designates May 2025 as ``American Stroke Month'';

    (2) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the Federal 
 Government and people of the United States to fighting stroke--
        (A) by promoting awareness about the causes, risks, 
 and prevention of stroke;
        (B) by supporting research on stroke; and
            (C) by improving access to affordable, quality care 
 to reduce long-term disability and mortality;

    (3) commends the efforts of States, territories, and 
 possessions of the United States, localities, nonprofit 
 organizations, businesses and other entities, and the people of 
 the United States who support American Stroke Month; and

    (4) encourages all individuals in the United States to 
 familiarize themselves with the risk factors associated with 
 stroke, recognize the warning signs and symptoms, and on first 
 sign of a stroke, dial 911 immediately in order to begin to 
 reduce the devastating effects of stroke on the population of 
 the United States.
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