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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 294 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 294

Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as ``American Stroke 
                                Month''.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 13, 2023

   Mr. Lujan (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

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                               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;
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 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) expresses support for the designation of May 2023 as 
        ``American Stroke Month'';
            (2) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment 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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