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IV118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 1216IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 10, 2024Mrs. Beatty (for herself and Mr. Fitzpatrick) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the goals and ideals of National Stroke Awareness Month.

Whereas stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, is an acute neurologic injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted by a clot in the artery or a burst of the artery;Whereas stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurologic damage or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated;Whereas in the United States, stroke is now the fifth leading cause of death;Whereas 1 person in the United States dies from stroke every 3 minutes and 14 seconds;Whereas every year, approximately 795,000 people in the United States experience a new or recurrent stroke;Whereas, in the United States, the total annual costs from stroke are $103,500,000,000 annually, with indirect costs (lost productivity and premature death) at $68,300,000,000;Whereas the total annual costs of stroke in the United States are projected to increase to $240,670,000,000 by 2030, an increase of 129 percent from 2012;Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability;Whereas those disabilities may require ongoing physical, occupational, speech-language, and other therapy and surgeries;Whereas the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from stroke have a considerable impact on children, families, and society;Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that the most effective stroke treatments are available only if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within 3 hours of the first symptoms and recommends the public be familiar with and use the mnemonic F.A.S.T. to identify the signs and symptoms of stroke, including— (1)F—Face Drooping: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?; (2)A—Arm Weakness: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?;(3)S—Speech Difficulty: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?; and (4)T—Time to Call 9–1–1: If you see any of these signs, call 9–1–1 right away.; andWhereas May is recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—(1)supports the goals and ideals of National Stroke Awareness Month;(2)encourages the people of the United States to support the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and(3)encourages continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve prognoses by increasing access to timely treatments for individuals who suffer strokes.