A Democratic bill with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Stroke Act'' directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct research and data collection to improve the quality of stroke care. This includes research into inpatient and pre-hospital care, public education, and access to rehabilitation. The bill authorizes the creation or enhancement of a national stroke registry to collect standardized data on care and patient outcomes. It also provides for grants to strengthen stroke care systems, including training for emergency personnel and the use of telestroke care. Additionally, the bill funds a national education campaign to promote stroke prevention and encourage immediate treatment seeking.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into medical research?
The bill authorizes significant funding for research into stroke care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill provides funding for research into stroke care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill targets stroke care, which significantly impacts the senior population.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Care Quality: The bill allows for research into inconsistencies in care, access to acute stroke care, and rehabilitation, which could lead to better survival rates and reduced recovery times (Section 3).
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Better Public Awareness: Through research and national education campaigns, the bill aims to educate the public about stroke symptoms and promote prevention (Section 3 and Section 6).
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Enhanced Emergency Response: Grants can be used to train emergency medical services, paramedics, and technicians on best practices for treating and transporting suspected stroke patients (Section 5).
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Improved Access to Specialized Care: The bill supports the use of telestroke care to help patients in regions that lack sufficient medical resources (Section 5).
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Better Coordination of Care: Funding is provided to improve how post-stroke care and rehabilitation services are coordinated across different community and clinical settings (Section 5).
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Standardized Health Data: The expansion of a national stroke registry is intended to support quality improvement and research to improve patient outcomes nationally (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Improved stroke rehabilitation and care can mitigate long-term disability. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill addresses critical health needs that disproportionately affect retirees. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill specifically supports telestroke care for regions in need of medical resources. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill targets stroke care, which significantly impacts the senior population.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill authorizes significant funding for research into stroke care delivery and patient outcomes. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill improves access to stroke care through telestroke training and improved coordination of services.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides funding for research into stroke care delivery and patient outcomes.
- 8/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota