SRES 294 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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.
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Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 13, 2023 Last action Jul 13, 2023
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Jul 13, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: S2463-2464)
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Jul 13, 2023
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