Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2026, as "LDL-C Awareness Day".
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic 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 S5123; text: CR S5075)
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 Senate resolution designates September 2026 as National Cholesterol Education Month'' and September 30, 2026, as LDL-C Awareness Day''. It highlights cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in the United States, noting that over 184,000,000 people are projected to have it by 2050. The text points out that rural areas have higher death rates and prevalence for cardiovascular disease and stroke compared to urban areas. It also mentions that elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a risk factor that causes atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes. Finally, the resolution encourages individuals to know their LDL-C number and recognizes the urgent need for screening and treating elevated LDL-C.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Promoting cardiovascular awareness and LDL-C screening benefits older adults who are at higher risk for heart disease.
- Scored +3
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The resolution explicitly notes disparities in post-hospitalization LDL-C testing for African-American adults, bringing attention to these care gaps.
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution acknowledges the higher prevalence and death rates of cardiovascular disease in rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under the resolved section (1), the Senate encourages all individuals in the United States to know their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol number. This is positive because it promotes personal health awareness regarding a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes.
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Under the resolved section (2) and section (3), the Senate designates September 2026 as National Cholesterol Education Month and September 30, 2026, as LDL-C Awareness Day. This brings public attention to cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.
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Under the resolved section (4), the Senate recognizes the urgent need for screening and treating elevated LDL-C. This is beneficial as it aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and events such as heart attacks and strokes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any 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 Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly notes disparities in post-hospitalization LDL-C testing for African-American adults, bringing attention to these care gaps. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution acknowledges the higher prevalence and death rates of cardiovascular disease in rural areas. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Promoting cardiovascular awareness and LDL-C screening benefits older adults who are at higher risk for heart disease. Would men be better off under this? — The text highlights that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men, raising awareness for their health. Would women be better off under this? — The text highlights that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, raising awareness for their health.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution recognizes the urgent need for screening and treatment of elevated LDL-C to improve cardiovascular health outcomes.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution highlights higher cardiovascular disease death rates and prevalence in rural areas, drawing attention to rural health disparities.
- 9/28/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5075)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5075)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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