A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".

Chuck Grassley

Republican · IA · Senator

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• Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)Original· 2026-04-14
• Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)Original· 2026-04-14
• Roger Marshall (R-KS)Original· 2026-04-14

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1745; text: CR S1744)

2026-04-14

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Congress is expressing support for raising public awareness about deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the legs) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs), serious conditions that can be life-threatening if not treated quickly. The resolution encourages doctors, hospitals, patients, and the public to learn more about the warning signs, risk factors, and prevention methods for these blood clot conditions. This symbolic measure passed unanimously and does not create any new laws or programs.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 669 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 669 Supporting the goals and ideals of ``Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2026 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Lujan) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of ``Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month''. Whereas deep vein thrombosis (referred to in this preamble as ``DVT'') is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the body, such as in the arm, abdomen, around the brain, and most commonly in the leg; Whereas a potentially life-threatening complication of DVT is a pulmonary embolism (referred to in this preamble as a ``PE''), where a blood clot breaks off, travels through the blood stream, and lodges in the lung; Whereas DVT and PEs are serious but often preventable medical conditions; Whereas DVT and PEs affect as many as 900,000 individuals in the United States each year; Whereas DVT and PEs kill an estimated 60,000 to 100,000 individuals in the United States each year, and 1 out of 4 individuals who have a PE die without warning; Whereas deaths caused by DVT and PEs are often preventable; Whereas DVT and PEs are among the leading causes of preventable hospital deaths in the United States; Whereas DVT and PEs are common complications faced by cancer patients, and survival rates are lower for individuals with cancer who also have blood clots; Whereas pregnancy increases the risk of DVT and PEs, and that risk remains elevated for up to 3 months after giving birth; Whereas immobility, surgery, older age, and a family history of clotting and thrombophilia increase the risk of DVT and PEs; Whereas DVT and PEs contribute to up to $10,000,000,000 in incremental medical costs each year in the United States; and Whereas the establishment of March as ``Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month'' would raise awareness about these life- threatening but preventable conditions: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month''; and (2) recognizes the importance of raising awareness of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms. <all>

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