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This Senate resolution designates September 19, 2025, as "National Concussion Awareness Day" to highlight the serious health risks of mild traumatic brain injuries. The resolution cites alarming statistics showing that 1.6 to 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur annually, with about 283,000 children seeking emergency care each year for sports-related brain injuries, and approximately 5.3 million Americans living with long-term effects from traumatic brain injuries. The legislation particularly emphasizes the impact on young people, noting that 7 in 10 emergency department visits for sports-related brain injuries involve children 17 and younger, and 15 percent of high school students report having at least one concussion in the past year. The resolution encourages federal, state, and local officials to work together to improve awareness, diagnosis, and management of concussions, while also promoting further research and prevention efforts. As a non-binding resolution, it requires no funding and simply expresses the Senate's support for raising public awareness about this significant health issue.

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