A resolution supporting the designation of September 20, 2024, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6382; text: 09/12/2024 CR S6022)
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Resolution 812 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution supporting the designation of September 20, 2024, as "National Concussion Awareness Day." The resolution was agreed to in the Senate without amendment and with a preamble by unanimous consent on September 24, 2024. The resolution aims to raise awareness about concussions, a health issue, by encouraging recognition of this specific day. No legislative text or detailed provisions accompany the resolution, and it does not create any enforceable obligations or allocate funding.
S.Res. 812 is a symbolic resolution designating a day to promote concussion awareness, passed unanimously in the Senate but without binding legal effect or funding.
- The resolution designates September 20, 2024, as National Concussion Awareness Day.
- It was agreed to in the Senate by unanimous consent without amendments.
- The resolution is non-binding and does not include legislative text or funding provisions.
['Individuals affected by concussions and their families', 'Healthcare providers and organizations focused on brain injury and concussion education', 'Public health advocates and awareness campaigns']
['No direct implementation or enforcement mechanisms are included, limiting practical impact.', 'No funding or resource allocation accompanies the resolution, which may limit awareness activities.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it relies on voluntary recognition and action by external parties.']
The resolution was introduced and passed in the Senate during the 118th Congress as a health-related awareness measure. Such resolutions are commonly used to highlight public health issues and encourage voluntary recognition without creating legal obligations. The unanimous consent passage indicates broad bipartisan support or non-controversial status. The resolution status is marked as Failed / Expired, indicating it did not become a permanent or recurring designation.
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['May increase public and institutional awareness of concussion-related health issues on or around the designated day.', 'Could encourage voluntary educational activities or events by health organizations and advocacy groups.', 'Potentially supports broader public health efforts related to brain injury prevention and treatment.']
The resolution is symbolic and does not create enforceable obligations or allocate resources. Transparency considerations include the lack of detailed legislative text and absence of funding, which limits oversight opportunities. The resolution's status as Failed / Expired suggests it did not advance beyond initial Senate approval or was not enacted into permanent recognition.
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