[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 711 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 711

           Designating May 2024 as ``American Stroke Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 23, 2024

   Mr. Lujan (for himself, Mr. Braun, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. Rubio) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                            on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
           Designating May 2024 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 healthcare 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 2024 as ``American Stroke Month'';
            (2) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the 
        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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