What This Bill Does
This resolution expresses support for "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month." The Senate recognizes the importance of raising awareness about deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in deep veins) and pulmonary embolism (when a blood clot travels to the lungs).
Who It Affects
This resolution does not directly require action from any specific people, businesses or agencies. It is a statement of support by the Senate.
Key Provisions
The bill text does not contain numbered sections that would allow citation of specific provisions. The resolution contains only "Whereas" statements (background information) and a "Resolved" section expressing Senate support, but these lack section numbers for citation purposes.
What Changes
Nothing legally changes. This is a resolution expressing the Senate's support for awareness efforts, not a law that creates new requirements or restrictions.
Important Definitions
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): A condition where a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the body, such as in the arm, abdomen, around the brain, or most commonly in the leg.
Pulmonary embolism (PE): A life-threatening complication where a blood clot breaks off, travels through the bloodstream, and lodges in the lung.
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118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 116
Supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary
Embolism Awareness Month’’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 21, 2023
Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and Mr. LUJA´N) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘Deep Vein Thrombosis
and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month’’.
Whereas deep vein thrombosis (referred to in this preamble
as ‘‘DVT’’) is a condition that occurs when a blood clot
forms in the deep veins of the body, such as in the arm,
abdomen, around the brain, and most commonly in the
leg;
Whereas a potentially life-threatening complication of DVT is
pulmonary embolism (referred to in this preamble as
‘‘PE’’), where a blood clot breaks off, travels through the
blood stream, and lodges in the lung;
Whereas DVT and PE are serious but often preventable med-
ical conditions;
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Whereas DVT and PE affect as many as 900,000 individuals
in the United States each year;
Whereas DVT and PE kill an estimated 60,000 to 100,000
individuals in the United States each year, and 1 out of
4 individuals who have a PE die without warning;
Whereas DVT and PE deaths are often preventable;
Whereas DVT and PE are leading causes of preventable hos-
pital death in the United States;
Whereas DVT and PE are a common complication faced by
cancer patients, and survival rates are lower for individ-
uals with cancer who also have blood clots;
Whereas pregnancy increases the risk of DVT and PE, and
that risk remains elevated for up to 3 months after giv-
ing birth;
Whereas immobility, surgery, older age, and a family history
of clotting and thrombophilia increase the risk of DVT
and PE;
Whereas DVT and PE contributes to up to $10,000,000,000
in incremental medical costs each year in the United
States; and
Whereas the establishment of March as ‘‘Deep Vein Throm-
bosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month’’ would
raise awareness about this life-threatening but prevent-
able condition: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘Deep Vein
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Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness
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Month’’; and
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(2) recognizes the importance of raising aware-
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ness of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embo-
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lism.
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