Findings

Congress makes the following findings: (1) Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. (2) Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, causing more than 160,000 deaths each year. (3) In 2023, stroke accounted for approximately 1 of every 19 deaths in the United States. (4) Stroke caused 166,852 deaths in the United States in 2024. (5) Nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, which is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for stroke. (6) Quick identification and treatment for stroke results in a higher chance of survival and reduces recovery time for individuals experiencing a stroke. (7) Treatment depends on the type of stroke someone is having, which must be diagnosed by a health care professional. (8) When dealing with a time-sensitive medical emergency services like a stroke, the right care, at the right time, at the right facility, is of the utmost importance. (9) A system of care allows for scientifically proven measures to be applied to every patient, every time.