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Supporting the designation of September 20, 2019, as “National Concussion Awareness Day”.

H. Res. 567 · 116th Congress · Sep 19, 2019 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

Supporting the designation of September 20, 2019, as National Concussion Awareness Day.

That the House of Representatives—
(1)
supports the designation of “National Concussion Awareness Day”;
(2)
recognizes that mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern;
(3)
commends the organizations and individuals that raise awareness about mild traumatic brain injury;
(4)
encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together—
(A)
to raise awareness about the effects of concussions; and
(B)
to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions; and
(5)
encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury.