arrow_back Back to App

Supporting American Stroke Month: Boosting Awareness and Access to Care.

The Senate supports designating May as American Stroke Month to boost public awareness regarding stroke prevention, risks, and symptoms. This initiative aims to encourage citizens to learn the F.A.S.T. warning signs to ensure immediate emergency response. The resolution also reaffirms the commitment to funding stroke research and improving access to affordable, quality care to reduce long-term disability.
Key points
Public Safety Call: Citizens are urged to memorize the F.A.S.T. acronym to recognize stroke symptoms and dial 911 immediately, as quick treatment significantly improves survival rates.
Healthcare Commitment: The resolution supports increased research funding and efforts to improve access to affordable, quality medical care for stroke patients nationwide.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_294
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-07-13
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "American Stroke Month".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_294.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public Safety Call: Citizens are urged to memorize the F.A.S.T. acronym to recognize stroke symptoms and dial 911 immediately, as quick treatment significantly improves survival rates.
  • Healthcare Commitment: The resolution supports increased research funding and efforts to improve access to affordable, quality medical care for stroke patients nationwide.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Health