Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 138

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".

Awareness Month for Blood Clots and Lung Blockages

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Part of: Blood Clot Awareness Month Designation

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Key Points

This resolution officially names March as a month to focus on blood clots in the legs and lungs. These conditions are very serious and can be life-threatening if they are not caught early.
The Senate wants to highlight that up to 900,000 Americans deal with these blood clots every year. Sadly, between 60,000 and 100,000 people die from them annually, making it a leading cause of preventable deaths in hospitals.
Certain groups of people are at higher risk, including those with cancer, pregnant women, and people who have recently had surgery. The resolution aims to help these individuals and their doctors recognize the warning signs sooner.
This action is mostly about education and does not change any laws or provide new government funding. It is intended to help reduce the $10 billion in extra medical costs that these conditions cause the U.S. healthcare system each year.

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Mar 25, 2025Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1839; text: CR S1838)

Mar 25, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Mar 25, 2025

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".

Bill NumberSRES 138

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1839; text: CR S1838)