Highlight any text to annotate

This resolution designates February 2025 as "American Heart Month" to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, which remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming over 940,000 lives in 2022. The resolution highlights that heart disease affects people of all ages and backgrounds, with particularly concerning disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations, and notes that cardiovascular disease is projected to cost over $1 trillion by 2035 if not addressed. The designation supports ongoing efforts by the American Heart Association and other organizations to promote awareness about risk factors like high blood pressure, poor diet, physical inactivity, and smoking, while encouraging Americans to learn about their personal cardiovascular risk. This is a symbolic resolution that requires no funding and continues a tradition dating back to 1964 of presidential proclamations designating February as American Heart Month. The resolution was sponsored by Senators Durbin and Crapo and was agreed to by the Senate without opposition.

Add a comment

Sign in to comment on this bill.

Annotate the text

Highlight any passage on the Summary or Full Text tab to attach a note. Annotations appear on the Annotations tab.