[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 188 (Monday, December 5, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S6950]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                               CAROL Act

  Mr. President, now on a different matter, 2 years ago Kentucky, 
mourned the sudden tragic loss of our friend Carol Leavell Barr.
  At only 39 years old, Carol suffered a fatal heart attack likely 
caused by an illness known as valvular heart disease. She left behind 
two young daughters and our distinguished colleague, Congressman  Andy 
Barr. Carol Barr led an extraordinary life, devoted to serving others.
  Last year, Congressman Barr channeled his grief into action and wrote 
the Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy, or 
CAROL, Act. I introduced a companion bill in the Senate alongside the 
senior Senator from Arizona, and last week, the Senate passed the CAROL 
Act by unanimous consent, moving this legislation one step closer to 
becoming law.
  The legislation embodies Carol Barr's humanitarian spirit. It will 
encourage new research into valvular heart diease and greater awareness 
of the illness.
  Eight million Americans live with this disease, many without any 
apparent symptoms. Approximately 25,000 of our fellow citizens lose 
their lives every year, often suddenly.
  The CAROL Act is dedicated to sparing other families the tragedy that 
hit the Barrs.
  It is a fitting tribute to Carol Barr's wonderful life and legacy, 
and it is an important piece of legislation in its own right.
  So I want to thank all my colleagues for their support. I look 
forward to enacting the CAROL Act into law very soon.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.