A resolution supporting the designation of September 15, 2023, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".
This Senate resolution (SRES 345) designates September 15, 2023, as "National Concussion Awareness Day" to highlight the health impact of concussions. It cites CDC data showing millions of annual sports-related concussions, particularly among youth, and emphasizes the need for better diagnosis, management, and awareness. The resolution encourages federal, state, and local policymakers to collaborate on raising public awareness and improving concussion care protocols. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a symbolic effort to promote education and prevention. The resolution was introduced by Senators Hassan, Capito, and Casey and unanimously adopted on September 14, 2023.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2023
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Sep 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Sep 14, 2023
Last action Sep 14, 2023
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
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0
Amendments
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Sep 14, 2023
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4541; text: CR S4531-4532)
upper
Sep 14, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4541; text: CR S4531-4532)
upper
Sep 14, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Margaret Wood Hassan
DDemocratic
Co
Robert P. Casey, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Shelley Moore Capito
RRepublican
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