WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) are leading a bipartisan resolution to recognize March as Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month. Grassley spoke about the resolution and his efforts to raise awareness about the risks of blood clots during a speech on the Senate floor. Video and transcribed remarks follow.
Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Senate President Pro Tempore
“Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month”
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
This month of March is known as Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month or, for a short version of it, all of this is also known as blood clots.
Last year, the Senate passed my bipartisan resolution to recognize this issue.
I’m once again seeking to pass my bipartisan resolution this year.
So, you might ask, “What’s the big deal?” Well, sadly, blood clots are still among the leading causes of preventable hospital deaths each year.
Americans [who] live with increased risks of blood clots [include]: patients with cancer or [older Americans] or surgery patients and pregnant women.
Now, there are preventative measures all Americans can take to prevent blood clots. This includes knowing your risks, the signs and the symptoms of blood clots.
You can get more information by going to StoptheClot.org or talk to your local health care provider.
A simple way to prevent blood clots is to get up and move if you’ve been sitting or traveling for a long period of time.
I encourage all Americans to spread the word about the risks of blood clots and how you can prevent them and save your own life.
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