This bill designates November 2025 as 'American Diabetes Month' to raise awareness about diabetes prevention, treatment, and management. It aims to encourage public education, promote early detection of diabetes symptoms and risk factors, support research efforts, and address healthcare barriers that disproportionately affect certain communities. The resolution highlights the significant prevalence and impact of diabetes in the United States, citing alarming statistics on its widespread occurrence, associated healthcare costs, and disparities in risk and access to care among different populations.

What is the status of SR514?

Introduced as of November 20, 2025.

SR514 U.S. Senate: A resolution designating November 2025…

Introduced

Agreed to in Senate · November 22, 2025

November 20, 2025

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

RESOLUTION

Designating November 2025 as “American Diabetes Month”.

(1) designates November 2025 as “American Diabetes Month”; and
(2) supports the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including—
1. (A) encouraging individuals in the United States to fight diabetes through public awareness of prevention and treatment options;
2. (B) enhancing diabetes education;
3. (C) recognizing the importance of awareness and early detection, including awareness of symptoms and risk factors such as—
  1. (i) being—
    1. (I) older than 45 years of age; or