A resolution supporting the designation of September 18, 2026, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 892 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 892

Supporting the designation of September 18, 2026, as ``National Concussion Awareness Day''.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 23, 2026

Ms. Hassan (for herself and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Supporting the designation of September 18, 2026, as ``National Concussion Awareness Day''.

Whereas mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern for children, teens, and adults; Whereas, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention--

(1) there are as many as 1,600,000 to 3,800,000 sports-related concussions annually;

(2) as many as 5,300,000 individuals live with the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury;

(3) between 2001 and 2018, an estimated 3,800,000 children under age 17 visited an emergency department because of a traumatic brain injury sustained during sports- or recreation-related activities;

(4) in 2024, there were an estimated 68,000 fatalities related to traumatic brain injuries;

(5) each year an estimated 283,000 children seek care in emergency departments in the United States for a sports- or recreation-related traumatic brain injury, with traumatic brain injuries sustained in contact sports accounting for approximately 45 percent of those visits;

(6) 7 in 10 emergency department visits for sports- or recreation- related traumatic brain injury are for children ages 17 and younger;

(7) research suggests that many children with a traumatic brain injury do not seek care in emergency departments or do not seek care at all, resulting in a significant underestimate of prevalence; and

(8) approximately 15 percent of all high school students in the United States self-reported 1 or more sports- or recreation-related concussions within the preceding 12 months;

Whereas the seriousness of concussions should not be minimized in athletics, and return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols can help ensure recovery; Whereas concussions can affect physical, mental, and social health, and a greater awareness and understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions is critical to improved outcomes; and Whereas the Senate can raise awareness about concussions among the medical community and the public: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) supports the designation of September 18, 2026, as ``National Concussion Awareness Day''; (2) recognizes that mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern; (3) commends the organizations and individuals that raise awareness about mild traumatic brain injury; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together-- (A) to raise awareness about the effects of concussions; and (B) to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions; and (5) encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury. <all>