A resolution designating May 2025 as "American Stroke Month".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 256

119th Congress

A resolution designating May 2025 as "American Stroke Month".

In Committee

Introduced:May 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Raphael Warnock

D - GA

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Families

Summary

This resolution designates May 2025 as 'American Stroke Month' to raise awareness about strokes and the importance of prevention and treatment.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2127; text: CR S2126-2127)

Introduced5/22/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3125)

ChamberSenate

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A resolution designating May 2025 as "American Stroke Month".

This resolution designates May 2025 as 'American Stroke Month' to raise awareness about strokes and the importance of prevention and treatment.

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This resolution designates May 2025 as 'American Stroke Month' to raise awareness about strokes and the importance of prevention and treatment.

Bill Number: 256
Introduced: 5/22/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3125)
Policy Area: Families

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Fact Sheet

Title: A resolution designating May 2025 as "American Stroke Month".
Bill Number: 256
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3125)
Introduced: 5/22/2025
Summary: This resolution designates May 2025 as 'American Stroke Month' to raise awareness about strokes and the importance of prevention and treatment.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates May 2025 as 'American Stroke Month' to raise awareness about strokes and the importance of prevention and treatment.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution recognizes the important role of fathers and wishes all fathers and father figures a happy Father's Day.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution recognizes stroke as a leading cause of death and disability in the United States.
It encourages the public, healthcare providers, and government to promote stroke education, prevention, and access to quality stroke care.
The resolution does not allocate any new funding, but rather serves to designate May 2025 as a month to focus national attention on the issue of strokes.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution is passed, it would affect all Americans by increasing public awareness about strokes and the steps individuals can take to prevent them. Healthcare providers and organizations focused on stroke care and research would also be impacted, as the designated 'American Stroke Month' would provide an opportunity to highlight their work and engage the public.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Families

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Family relationships

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

256, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating May 2025 as "American Stroke Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-256