Bill · S.Res. 614· Senate(119-SRES-614)
A resolution designating February 2026 as "American Heart Month".
- Introduced
- 2/25/2026
- Last activity
- 2/25/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S689; text: CR S687)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- 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 February 2026 as ``American Heart Month''. It recognizes the significant impact of cardiovascular disease, which is a leading cause of death in the United States. The Senate aims to fight cardiovascular disease by promoting awareness of its causes, risks, and prevention. Additionally, the resolution supports research and the improvement of access to affordable, quality care. It also recognizes the need to address the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular health. Finally, it encourages every individual in the country to learn about their personal risk for these diseases.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution aims to improve access to affordable, quality care for cardiovascular disease.
Does this put more money into medical research?+3
The resolution explicitly supports research on cardiovascular disease.
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+2
The bill addresses the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular health.
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 Prevention: By promoting awareness about the causes, risks, and prevention of CVD, the resolution aims to help people save lives through early detection of risk factors (Section 3, Clause A).
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Support for Medical Research: The resolution supports research on CVD, which can help in the fight against the disease (Section 3, Clause B).
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Improved Healthcare Access: The Senate aims to improve access to affordable, quality care to reduce long-term disability and mortality (Section 3, Clause C).
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Addressing Pandemic Impacts: The resolution supports efforts to address the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically its influence on cardiovascular health and mortality rates (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the 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.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+3Improves Pandemic Preparedness+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Women+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 2/25/2026
- 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 S689; text: CR S687)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho