# National Concussion Awareness Day Resolution

Congress is officially designating September 20, 2024, as "National Concussion Awareness Day." This is a symbolic resolution that doesn't create any new laws or programs—it's essentially Congress saying that this particular day should be recognized nationally to draw attention to concussions and their effects on people's health.

The resolution aims to raise public awareness about concussions, which are a type of brain injury that happens when someone gets hit in the head hard enough to shake their brain inside the skull. This can happen in sports, car accidents, falls, or other injuries. The goal is to help people understand what concussions are, recognize the signs and symptoms, and know when to seek medical help. By designating a specific day, Congress is encouraging schools, hospitals, sports organizations, and communities to use that date to educate people about concussion prevention and proper treatment.

For most people, this resolution won't directly change anything in their daily lives. It's not requiring anyone to do anything or providing funding for new programs. However, it does signal that Congress thinks concussions are important enough to deserve national attention. If you work in sports, education, healthcare, or injury prevention, you might use this day as an opportunity to hold educational events or discussions about concussion safety. Parents, athletes, and coaches might also use it as a reminder to take concussion risks seriously and learn about proper prevention and response.

A resolution supporting the designation of September 20, 2024, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".

Hassan, Margaret Wood

<p>This resolution supports the designation of September 20, 2024, as National Concussion Awareness Day.</p>