Bills · SRES 464
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 464Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2025, as "LDL-C Awareness Day".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and strokes, is the leading cause of death in the United States. High levels of a specific type of cholesterol, called LDL-C, are a major and preventable risk factor for these diseases. Many people are unaware of their cholesterol levels or the recommended treatments, even after experiencing a heart attack. If this resolution is adopted, it means the U.S. Senate officially supports a period of concentrated effort to educate the public.
If this bill becomes law, it provides a symbolic boost to existing efforts to raise awareness about heart health. It can encourage healthcare providers, public health organizations, and media outlets to highlight cholesterol education during September 2025. Without this resolution, such a formal, nationwide designation by the Senate would not occur, potentially leading to less coordinated or prominent public attention on LDL-C and its impact on heart health during that specific timeframe.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates September 2025 as "National Cholesterol Education Month."
This formal designation aims to focus public attention and educational efforts on understanding cholesterol during an entire month.
PROVISION 02
Designates September 30, 2025, as "LDL-C Awareness Day."
This specific day emphasizes the importance of learning about and managing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, a key risk factor for heart disease.
PROVISION 03
Encourages all individuals in the United States to know their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) number.
This provision directly promotes personal health knowledge and encourages preventative action against cardiovascular disease.
PROVISION 04
Recognizes the urgent need for screening and treating elevated LDL-C to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
This acknowledges a critical public health challenge and underscores the importance of medical intervention for high cholesterol.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSOCT 23
Introduced in Senate
OCT 23
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
OCT 23
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7735; text: CR S7732-7733)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 464
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedOct 23, 2025
Last actionOct 23, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED OCT 23, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 464Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2025, as "LDL-C Awareness Day".
INTRODUCED OCT 23, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 23, 2025
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