Bill · S.Res. 514· Senate(119-SRES-514)
A resolution designating November 2025 as "American Diabetes Month".
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8399; text: CR S8281-8282)
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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 designates November 2025 as ``American Diabetes Month''. The Senate supports various goals including public awareness of prevention and treatment options. It aims to enhance diabetes education and recognize the importance of early detection. The resolution also supports reducing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Finally, it recognizes the need to address barriers to health care that limit access to resources needed for prevention and management.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution recognizes the importance of addressing barriers that limit access to resources needed to prevent and manage diabetes.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The resolution addresses diabetes prevention and management, which is critical as a high percentage of seniors are affected by the condition.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The resolution seeks to address barriers to healthcare resources that affect various income levels.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Education: The resolution supports encouraging the public to fight diabetes through awareness of prevention and treatment options, and enhancing diabetes education (Section 2, A and B).
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Early Detection: It recognizes the importance of awareness and early detection regarding specific risk factors such as age, weight, race, physical activity levels, blood pressure, and family history (Section 2, C).
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Reduction in Disease Prevalence: The measure supports a decrease in the prevalence of type �1, type 2, and gestational diabetes through research, treatment, and prevention (Section 2, D).
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Improved Access to Care: The resolution recognizes the importance of addressing barriers to health care that limit access to resources needed to prevent the onset or manage the condition (Section 2, E).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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 African Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Veterans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 11/20/2025
- 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 S8399; text: CR S8281-8282)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine