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Designates January 30 as CTE Awareness Day

IntroducedJanuary 28, 2025

1 year ago

Intro

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for designating January 30, 2025, as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Repeated Head Impacts Awareness Day.

If you know someone involved in contact sports or military service, this resolution highlights the importance of awareness about CTE on January 30, 2025.

Who this affects

Athletes · Military veterans · Families with brain injuries

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution supports recognizing January 30, 2025, as a day to raise awareness about chronic traumatic encephalopathy and repeated head impacts.
2It acknowledges the serious health risks associated with repeated head injuries, especially for athletes and military veterans.
3The resolution encourages public education on the symptoms of CTE and repeated head impacts.
4It thanks researchers and organizations working to improve understanding and diagnosis of these conditions.
5The resolution promotes community activities to honor those affected by CTE and repeated head impacts.

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This resolution expresses support for the designation of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and RHI (repeated head impacts) Awareness Day. CTE is a brain condition thought to be related to repeated head injuries.

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Designates January 30 as CTE Awareness Day

IntroducedJanuary 28, 2025

1 year ago

Intro

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

HealthCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesHealth information and medical recordsMedical researchNeurological disorders

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for designating January 30, 2025, as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Repeated Head Impacts Awareness Day.

If you know someone involved in contact sports or military service, this resolution highlights the importance of awareness about CTE on January 30, 2025.

Who this affects

Athletes · Military veterans · Families with brain injuries

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution supports recognizing January 30, 2025, as a day to raise awareness about chronic traumatic encephalopathy and repeated head impacts.
2It acknowledges the serious health risks associated with repeated head injuries, especially for athletes and military veterans.
3The resolution encourages public education on the symptoms of CTE and repeated head impacts.
4It thanks researchers and organizations working to improve understanding and diagnosis of these conditions.
5The resolution promotes community activities to honor those affected by CTE and repeated head impacts.

Read the detailed summary

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