# 119-sres-669: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".

119-sres-669, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA); status passed_senate (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-669
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-04-14
- Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Establishing March as Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month** focuses attention on two serious but often preventable blood‑clot conditions. The resolution defines DVT as clots in deep veins and PE as clots that travel to the lung, notes they affect as many as 900,000 people and cause an estimated 60,000 to 100,000 deaths each year, highlights higher risk for cancer patients and people after pregnancy, lists risk factors like immobility, surgery, older age, and family history, and cites about $10 billion in extra medical costs annually.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-3345: PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act
- 119-s-1677: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.

## Sources
- [119-sres-669 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/669)

## Related
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-3345: PBM Price Transparency and Accountability Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3345)
- [119-s-1677: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1677)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-669 (as of 2026-04-21).