Bill · S.Res. 138· Senate(119-SRES-138)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 3/25/2025
- Last activity
- 3/25/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1839; text: CR S1838)
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Grassley
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month." It recognizes the importance of raising awareness regarding deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolisms (PE). The text notes that these conditions affect up to 900,000 individuals in the United States annually. It also highlights that these conditions cause an estimated 60,000 to 100,000 deaths each year. Finally, the resolution aims to raise awareness about these life-threatening but preventable medical conditions.
Yes
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
Raising awareness of DVT/PE risks is beneficial for the older population who face higher risks.
Would women be better off under this?+3
The resolution notes that pregnancy increases the risk of DVT and PE, making awareness beneficial for women.
Would retired people be better off under this?+3
Increased awareness of DVT/PE is beneficial for retirees due to higher age-related risks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness: The resolution recognizes the importance of raising awareness for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms (Section 2). Increased awareness may help people understand these life-threatening but preventable conditions.
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Addressing Preventable Deaths: The text states that DVT and PEs are among the leading causes of preventable hospital deaths in the United States (Preamble). By supporting awareness goals, the resolution addresses conditions that are often preventable.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Women+3
- 3/25/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1839; text: CR S1838)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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