A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2025, as "LDL-C Awareness Day".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 464

119th Congress

A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2025, as "LDL-C Awareness Day".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Oct 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Hyde-Smith

R - MS

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

Designates September 2025 as National Cholesterol Education Month and September 30, 2025 as LDL-C Awareness Day. Highlights that over 25% of U.S. adults have high LDL cholesterol and that 71% of high-risk patients never achieve recommended treatment thresholds.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7735; text: CR S7732-7733)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Designates September 2025 as National Cholesterol Education Month and September 30, 2025 as LDL-C Awareness Day. Highlights that over 25% of U.S. adults have high LDL cholesterol and that 71% of high-risk patients never achieve recommended treatment thresholds.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates September 2025 as National Cholesterol Education Month
Establishes September 30, 2025 as LDL-C Awareness Day
Notes cardiovascular disease is leading cause of death in U.S.
Highlights rural areas have 40% higher cardiovascular disease prevalence
Encourages individuals to know their LDL-C number

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Healthcare providers and patients would receive national attention on cholesterol testing and treatment. Resolution promotes awareness but creates no binding policy. Could encourage more LDL-C screening especially in rural and underserved areas.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Commemorative events and holidays

Health promotion and preventive care

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

464, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2025, as "LDL-C Awareness Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-464