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National Concussion Awareness Day: Promoting Safety in Sports and Health.

The US Senate supports designating September 15th as National Concussion Awareness Day to highlight the serious health risks associated with mild traumatic brain injuries. The resolution aims to boost public and medical understanding of proper concussion diagnosis and management. It encourages policymakers to collaborate on improving safety protocols and supporting further research into injury prevention.
Key points
Increased focus on concussions as a major public health concern, especially given the high number of sports-related injuries among children and teens.
Encouragement for federal and local authorities to improve diagnosis and management protocols, potentially leading to safer return-to-play and return-to-learn guidelines.
Support for ongoing research and prevention efforts to minimize the adverse long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury on citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_345
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2023-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution supporting the designation of September 15, 2023, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_345.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased focus on concussions as a major public health concern, especially given the high number of sports-related injuries among children and teens.
  • Encouragement for federal and local authorities to improve diagnosis and management protocols, potentially leading to safer return-to-play and return-to-learn guidelines.
  • Support for ongoing research and prevention efforts to minimize the adverse long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury on citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4541; text: CR S4531-4532)

Is this summary verified?

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

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