A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "American Stroke Month".
SRES 294 is a symbolic Senate resolution expressing support for designating May 2023 as "American Stroke Month." It does not create new laws or allocate funds, but encourages public awareness about stroke prevention, recognition of symptoms (using the F.A.S.T. acronym), and emergency response. The resolution specifically urges Americans to learn stroke risk factors, identify warning signs, and call 911 immediately during a stroke. It also commends organizations and efforts promoting stroke education and care improvements. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects public awareness efforts but has no binding legal effect on policy or healthcare.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 13, 2023
Last action Jul 13, 2023
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Jul 13, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: S2463-2464)
upper
Jul 13, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ben Ray Luján
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Marco Rubio
RRepublican
Co
Mike Braun
RRepublican
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