Bill · S.Res. 87· Senate(119-SRES-87)
A resolution designating February 2025 as "American Heart Month".
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 2/21/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1303; text: CR S1136)
- 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 2025 as "American Heart Month." It recognizes cardiovascular disease as a leading cause of death that affects people of all ages and races. The resolution aims to fight cardiovascular disease through several specific actions. These include promoting awareness of causes and risks, supporting research, and taking steps to improve health outcomes. Finally, it commends various entities and encourages every individual in the United States to learn about their personal risk for cardiovascular disease.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would women be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights that cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of maternal death among women.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The resolution promotes awareness of cardiovascular disease risks and prevention to improve overall health outcomes.
Does this put more money into medical research?+2
The resolution specifically calls for supporting research on cardiovascular disease.
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: The resolution promotes awareness regarding the causes, risks, and prevention of cardiovascular disease, which can help save lives through early detection of risk factors. (Section 3A)
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Support for Scientific Advancement: The measure supports research on cardiovascular disease to help improve health outcomes. (Section 3B)
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Improved Health Outcomes: The resolution seeks to take steps to improve health outcomes and reduce long-term disability and mortality associated with cardiovascular disease. (Section 3C)
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Individual Empowerment: The resolution encourages every individual in the United States to learn about their specific risk for cardiovascular disease. (Section 5)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within 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 Women+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Children+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Men+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 2/21/2025
- 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 S1303; text: CR S1136)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho