Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6844; text: CR S6839)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating September 19, 2025, as "National Concussion Awareness Day." It acknowledges that mild traumatic brain injury, or concussions, is a significant health concern for people of all ages. The text highlights various statistics regarding sports-related concussions, emergency department visits, and fatalities. It emphasizes the importance of return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols for recovery. Finally, the Senate aims to raise awareness among the public and the medical community.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The bill highlights the significant impact of concussions on children and encourages awareness of recovery protocols like return-to-learn.
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill addresses the high prevalence of sports-related concussions which affect many active young adults.
- Scored +2
Would students be better off under this?
The bill's emphasis on return-to-learn protocols directly supports the recovery and academic continuity of students with concussions.
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 designating a specific day, the Senate supports raising awareness about the effects of concussions and the importance of proper diagnosis and management (Section 1, 4A).
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Improved Medical Outcomes: The resolution encourages the improvement of understanding regarding how to properly diagnose and manage concussions, which is critical to improved health outcomes (Section 4B).
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Prevention and Research: There is an encouragement for further research and prevention efforts to reduce the number of individuals who experience the most adverse effects of a mild traumatic brain injury (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
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 children be better off under this? — The bill highlights the significant impact of concussions on children and encourages awareness of recovery protocols like return-to-learn. Would students be better off under this? — The bill's emphasis on return-to-learn protocols directly supports the recovery and academic continuity of students with concussions. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill addresses the high prevalence of sports-related concussions which affect many active young adults.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution encourages better understanding of proper diagnosis and management to improve outcomes for those with brain injuries. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill notes that concussions can affect mental health and encourages better understanding of diagnosis and management. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill encourages further research and prevention efforts regarding the adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury.
- 9/29/2025
- 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 S6844; text: CR S6839)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Markwayne MullinRepublican · Oklahoma