Bill · S.Res. 669· Senate(119-SRES-669)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 4/14/2026
- Last activity
- 4/14/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1745; text: CR S1744)
- 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 highlights that DVT and PE are serious, life-threatening, and often preventable medical conditions. The text notes that these conditions affect up to 900,000 people and cause many deaths in the United States annually. It also points out specific risk factors such as cancer, pregnancy, and immobility. Finally, the resolution seeks to establish March as a month to raise awareness about these conditions.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The resolution notes that older age is a risk factor for DVT and PE, and awareness may help mitigate these risks.
Would women be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights that pregnancy increases the risk of DVT and PE, making awareness specifically relevant to women.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The resolution aims to raise awareness of preventable medical conditions to help people understand and prevent them.
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: By recognizing the importance of raising awareness, the resolution aims to educate the public on these life-threatening but preventable conditions (Section 2).
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Improved Health Outcomes: Raising awareness about the risks associated with immobility, surgery, older age, and pregnancy could help people understand and prevent DVT and PEs (Preamble).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+2Good For Women+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Research Funding+1
- 4/14/2026
- 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 S1745; text: CR S1744)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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