Richard Durbin (D-IL)
A resolution designating February 2025 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 S1303; text: CR S1136)
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 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
- Scored +2
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution highlights that cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of maternal death among women.
- Scored +2
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution promotes awareness of cardiovascular disease risks and prevention to improve overall health outcomes.
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into medical research?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The resolution highlights that cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of maternal death among women. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution aims to address the disproportionate impact of cardiovascular disease on minority populations. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The resolution seeks to improve health outcomes for all racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution notes that cardiovascular disease affects children and addresses congenital heart defects. Would high-income households be better off under this? — The resolution promotes public health awareness that benefits all income levels. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the need to address cardiovascular disease mortality gaps in racial and ethnic minority populations. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution seeks to reduce health care costs and mortality associated with cardiovascular disease. Would men be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes that cardiovascular disease affects men of all ages. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — The resolution promotes prevention and research to combat cardiovascular disease which affects middle-aged individuals. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The resolution aims to improve health outcomes and reduce long-term disability for all citizens. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution addresses cardiovascular disease which affects all races in the United States. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution aims to reduce long-term disability associated with cardiovascular disease. Would retired people be better off under this? — The resolution aims to reduce cardiovascular mortality which affects the elderly population. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution focuses on reducing the mortality and disability associated with cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The resolution promotes research and awareness to reduce the leading cause of death in the country. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution aims to improve health outcomes for all ages, including younger adults.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution promotes awareness of cardiovascular disease risks and prevention to improve overall health outcomes. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution specifically calls for supporting research on cardiovascular disease.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution acknowledges that progress in reducing cardiovascular disease mortality has been more modest among racial and ethnic minority populations.
- 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