Expressing support for May 2026 as "American Stroke Month" and encouraging all to learn the warning signs of stroke, understand their personal risk factors, and take action to improve stroke prevention, response, and recovery in our communities.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1325 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1325

   Expressing support for May 2026 as ``American Stroke Month'' and 
encouraging all to learn the warning signs of stroke, understand their 
 personal risk factors, and take action to improve stroke prevention, 
               response, and recovery in our communities.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 29, 2026

    Mrs. Beatty (for herself and Mr. Cohen) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Expressing support for May 2026 as ``American Stroke Month'' and 
encouraging all to learn the warning signs of stroke, understand their 
 personal risk factors, and take action to improve stroke prevention, 
               response, and recovery in our communities.

Whereas stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of 
        serious, long-term disability in the United States, and each year 
        approximately 800,000 people in the United States experience a stroke;
Whereas stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, and recognizing stroke warning 
        signs and calling 911 quickly can significantly reduce death and 
        disability from stroke;
Whereas the stroke warning signs acronym B.E. F.A.S.T. helps people recognize 
        the symptoms of stroke: Balance loss, Eye or vision changes, Face 
        drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911;
Whereas high blood pressure is the leading risk factor for stroke, and managing 
        blood pressure along with healthy every day choices such as eating well, 
        moving more, and not using tobacco or nicotine can significantly reduce 
        stroke risk;
Whereas having a stroke increases the risk of another one, and understanding 
        personal risk factors and working with health care professionals to 
        manage those risks can help prevent future strokes; and
Whereas, during ``American Stroke Month'' in May, the American Stroke 
        Association's Together to End Stroke initiative, works to educate 
        communities that stroke is largely preventable, treatable and beatable: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses support for 
``American Stroke Month'' and encourages all to learn the warning signs 
of stroke, understand their personal risk factors, and take action to 
improve stroke prevention, response, and recovery in our communities.
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