Recognizing stroke as a national health crisis requiring immediate, coordinated Federal action, and for other purposes.

This resolution recognizes stroke as a national health crisis, citing its status as a leading cause of death and disability, particularly severe large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes. It highlights the underutilization of effective treatments like mechanical thrombectomy and the critical impact of treatment delays due to gaps in prehospital systems and public awareness. To address these challenges, the resolution calls for immediate, coordinated Federal action. It supports developing a standardized emergency medical services (EMS) training curriculum for LVO recognition and urges States to adopt routing protocols that ensure direct transport of suspected LVO patients to thrombectomy-capable centers. Additionally, the resolution encourages increased Federal and State investment in public stroke education campaigns to promote timely 9-1-1 activation. It also advocates for transparency in stroke center capabilities and outcomes, affirming the need for equitable access to mechanical thrombectomy and comprehensive stroke care for all Americans.