[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 120 (Thursday, July 13, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2463-S2464]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 294--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF MAY 
                   2023 AS ``AMERICAN STROKE MONTH''

  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:

                              S. Res. 294

       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;

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       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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