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SRES 83 116th Congress Senate Health Cardiovascular and respiratory health Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Health care coverage and access Health promotion and preventive care Medical research Neurological disorders Research administration and funding

A resolution designating February 2019 as "American Heart Month" and February 1, 2019, as "National Wear Red Day".

Introduced: February 27, 2019 Introduced by: Hirono, Mazie K. Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
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Feb 27, 2019
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1546; text: CR S1544-1545)
Feb 27, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1546; text: CR S1544-1545)
Feb 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution designates February 2019 as American Heart Month and February 1, 2019, as National Wear Red Day.

It also recognizes and reaffirms the commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease by promoting awareness of causes, risks, and prevention; supporting research; and expanding access to medical treatment.

The resolution also encourages individuals to learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease.

What's happening now February 27, 2019

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1546; text: CR S1544-1545)