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118TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 294 

Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as ‘‘American Stroke 

Month’’. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

JULY 13, 2023 

Mr. LUJA ́N (for himself, Mr. BRAUN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. RUBIO) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 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 appropriate treatment depends on the type of stroke 

an individual is experiencing, which must be diagnosed by 

a healthcare professional; 

Whereas, when dealing with a time-sensitive medical emergency, like a stroke, the right care at the right time and 

at the right facility really matters; 

Whereas a system of care allows for scientifically proven 

measures to be applied to every patient, every time; 


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Whereas every 40 seconds, an individual 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 the total annual health care costs of stroke are expected to reach $240,700,000,000 by 2030; 

Whereas nearly half of adults in the United States have high 

blood pressure, which is a leading cause and controllable 

risk factor for stroke; 

Whereas the acronym F.A.S.T., which is used to help detect 

warning signs and symptoms of stroke and respond effectively, stands for face drooping, arm weakness, speech 

difficulty, and time to call 911; 

Whereas, during American Stroke Month in May, and yearround, 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 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) expresses support for the designation of 

3 May 2023 as ‘‘American Stroke Month’’; 

4 (2) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of 

5 the United States to fighting stroke— 

6 (A) by promoting awareness about the 

7 causes, risks, and prevention of stroke; 

8 (B) by supporting research on stroke; and 


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1 (C) by improving access to affordable qual2 ity care to reduce long term disability and mor3 tality; 

4 (3) commends the efforts of States, territories, 

5 and possessions of the United States, localities, non6 profit organizations, businesses, and other entities, 

7 and the people of the United States who support 

8 American Stroke Month; and 

9 (4) encourages all individuals in the United 

10 States to familiarize themselves with the risk factors 

11 associated with stroke, recognize the warning signs 

12 and symptoms, and on first sign of a stroke, dial 

13 911 immediately, in order to begin to reduce the 

14 devastating effects of stroke on the population of the 

15 United States. 

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