Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
A resolution supporting the designation of September 18, 2026, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".
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 S4958; text: CR S4950)
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 officially supports designating September 18, 2026, as National Concussion Awareness Day. It points out that concussions are a major health concern affecting children, teens, and adults across the country. The text highlights that millions of sports-related concussions happen every year, with many children visiting emergency rooms for these injuries. It recognizes the hard work of groups and people who spread awareness about mild traumatic brain injuries. Finally, it encourages leaders at all levels of government to work on better awareness, proper diagnosis, management, research, and prevention.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution highlights sports- and recreation-related concussions affecting children and encourages greater awareness and prevention efforts.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution encourages policymakers to improve understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions to support better health outcomes.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution encourages further research and prevention efforts related to mild traumatic brain injuries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Resolution Section (4): This part encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together to raise awareness about the effects of concussions and improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management. This is positive because it pushes our elected officials to collaborate on educating the public and improving healthcare outcomes.
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Resolution Section (5): This part encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury. This is positive because it aims to reduce the long-term suffering of everyday people through better science and preventative measures.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 resolution highlights sports- and recreation-related concussions affecting children and encourages greater awareness and prevention efforts. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution addresses mild traumatic brain injuries and promotes better understanding of diagnosis and management for affected individuals. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution emphasizes return-to-learn and return-to-play protocols that benefit student-athletes recovering from concussions. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution supports raising awareness and prevention of concussions that frequently impact young athletes and teens.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution encourages policymakers to improve understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions to support better health outcomes. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution encourages further research and prevention efforts related to mild traumatic brain injuries.
- 9/23/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia