Richard Durbin (D-IL)
A resolution designating February 2026 as "American Heart Month".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S689; text: CR S687)
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 designates February 2026 as ``American Heart Month''. It recognizes the significant impact of cardiovascular disease, which is a leading cause of death in the United States. The Senate aims to fight cardiovascular disease by promoting awareness of its causes, risks, and prevention. Additionally, the resolution supports research and the improvement of access to affordable, quality care. It also recognizes the need to address the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular health. Finally, it encourages every individual in the country to learn about their personal risk for these diseases.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution aims to improve access to affordable, quality care for cardiovascular disease.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution explicitly supports research on cardiovascular disease.
- Scored +2
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?
The bill addresses the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular health.
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: By promoting awareness about the causes, risks, and prevention of CVD, the resolution aims to help people save lives through early detection of risk factors (Section 3, Clause A).
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Support for Medical Research: The resolution supports research on CVD, which can help in the fight against the disease (Section 3, Clause B).
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Improved Healthcare Access: The Senate aims to improve access to affordable, quality care to reduce long-term disability and mortality (Section 3, Clause C).
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Addressing Pandemic Impacts: The resolution supports efforts to address the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically its influence on cardiovascular health and mortality rates (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution aims to improve access to affordable, quality care for cardiovascular disease. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution explicitly supports research on cardiovascular disease. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill addresses the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiovascular health.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the impact of congenital heart defects in infants. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution notes that cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of maternal death among women.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution specifically supports research on cardiovascular disease.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution notes the need to address progress gaps in CVD death rates among racial and ethnic minority populations.
- 2/25/2026
- 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 S689; text: CR S687)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho