III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 711 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2024 Mr. Luján (for himself, Mr. Braun , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating May 2024 as American Stroke Month .

Whereas quick identification and treatment for stroke results in a higher chance of survival and reduces recovery time for individuals experiencing a stroke; Whereas treatment depends on the type of stroke someone is having, which must be diagnosed by a healthcare professional; Whereas, when dealing with a time-sensitive medical emergency like a stroke, the right care, at the right time, at the right facility, is of the utmost importance; Whereas a system of care allows for scientifically proven measures to be applied to every patient, every time; Whereas, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke; Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, causing more than 160,000 deaths each year; Whereas nearly 1/2 of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, which is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for stroke; Whereas the F.A.S.T. warning signs and symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and time to call 911; Whereas, during American Stroke Month in May, and year-round, the Together to End Stroke initiative of the American Stroke Association strives to teach people everywhere that stroke is largely preventable, treatable, and beatable; and Whereas more research and education is needed to help prevent and treat stroke: Now, therefore, be it