Supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Cholesterol Education Month", and September 30, 2023, as LDL-C Awareness Day.

HRES 709 is a symbolic resolution designating September 2023 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2023, as "LDL-C Awareness Day." It encourages all U.S. residents - particularly underserved communities disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease (including people of color and rural populations) - to know their LDL cholesterol levels. The resolution highlights that high LDL-C is a key preventable risk factor for heart attacks and strokes, citing low testing rates (e.g., only 27% of heart attack patients get tested post-hospitalization). It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise awareness about the importance of LDL-C screening and management.