US Codex
Bill
Notes

Designating May 2025 as “American Stroke Month”.

S. Res. 256 · 119th Congress · May 22, 2025 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

Designating May 2025 as American Stroke Month.

That the Senate—
(1)
designates May 2025 as “American Stroke Month”;
(2)
recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the Federal Government and people 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.