Bill · H.Res. 1287· House(119-HRES-1287)
Recognizing stroke as a national health crisis requiring immediate, coordinated Federal action, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- George Latimer
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes stroke as a national health crisis that requires immediate and coordinated Federal action. It highlights that large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes are severe and that mechanical thrombectomy is a highly effective treatment. However, current treatment rates for eligible patients are very low. The resolution seeks to improve outcomes by addressing gaps in emergency medical services (EMS) training and routing protocols. It aims to prioritize transporting patients directly to specialized centers to prevent permanent brain damage. Finally, it calls for increased public education and equitable access to care across the country.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
By improving stroke treatment protocols, the bill aims to reduce the incidence of long-term disability caused by strokes.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill calls for equitable access to mechanical thrombectomy and comprehensive stroke care regardless of geography.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
Improved EMS protocols and direct transport to specialized centers can reduce disability and death from strokes which frequently affect older populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Treatment Rates: The resolution supports the development of a standardized EMS training curriculum for stroke and LVO recognition, which could help more eligible patients receive mechanical thrombectomy (Section 2).
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Faster, More Effective Transport: By urging states to adopt routing protocols that prioritize direct transport to thrombectomy-capable centers, patients may avoid harmful delays caused by interhospital transfers (Section 3).
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Better Public Awareness: Encouraging increased Federal and State investment in public education campaigns may help people recognize symptoms and activate 9-1-1 more quickly (Section 4).
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Improved Decision Making: Calling for transparency in stroke center capabilities and outcomes can help EMS systems make better routing decisions (Section 5).
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Fairer Access to Care: The resolution affirms the need for all Americans to have equitable access to mechanical thrombectomy and comprehensive stroke care, regardless of where they live (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Retirees+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Seniors+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- 5/14/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan