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US SR256

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ben Lujan

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2025 as "American Stroke Month" to promote awareness about stroke prevention, risks, and treatment
  • Recognizes stroke as the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, causing more than 160,000 deaths annually, with someone experiencing a stroke every 40 seconds
  • Highlights the "F.A.S.T." warning signs: face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 911
  • Reaffirms federal commitment to fighting stroke through awareness promotion, research support, and improving access to affordable quality care
  • Encourages all Americans to learn stroke risk factors and warning signs, and to call 911 immediately at the first sign of stroke

Legislative Description

A resolution designating May 2025 as "American Stroke Month".

Health

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3125)

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/22/2025

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