This Senate resolution names May 2025 as "American Stroke Month." It notes that fast identification and treatment improve survival and recovery for people who have strokes. The resolution lists facts from medical sources: about every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth-leading cause of death causing more than 160,000 deaths each year, and nearly 1/2 of adults have high blood pressure, a controllable risk factor for stroke. It highlights the F.A.S.T. warning signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time to call 911) and cites the American Stroke Association’s "Together to End Stroke" effort. The resolution also says the Federal Government and people of the United States should promote awareness, support stroke research, and improve access to affordable, quality care. It commends groups and individuals who support American Stroke Month and encourages everyone to learn risk factors and recognize warning signs.
If the resolution is adopted, May 2025 would be officially designated "American Stroke Month." The text encourages individuals to learn stroke risk factors, remember the F.A.S.T. warning signs, and call 911 right away if they see signs of a stroke. It recognizes and supports efforts to teach prevention, treatment, and early action.
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Supporters say raising awareness, teaching F.A.S.T. signs, backing research, and improving access to quality care will help prevent strokes, speed treatment, reduce long-term disability, and save lives. The resolution commends state and local groups, nonprofits, businesses, and the American Stroke Association initiative for outreach and education.
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