Senate names September 2025 cholesterol health month

What it does

The Senate set aside September 2025 as National Cholesterol Health Month. September 30, 2025, is named LDL-C Awareness Day. The bill asks Americans to learn their cholesterol levels. High LDL cholesterol raises the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Who it affects

All Americans can use this month to learn about cholesterol and heart health. The bill points to groups that get tested and treated less often. These groups are African Americans and people in rural areas.

One thing to notice

The bill says some groups do not get cholesterol tests or treatment as much as others. It calls for better access to testing and care.

From the analysis of the bill text, linked under Primary records below.

Where it stands

5 cosponsors: 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats.

• Oct 23, 2025 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in Senate”
• Oct 23, 2025 — Passed the Senate · Congress.gov: “Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a…”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.

Words to know

• LDL-C — A type of cholesterol that can build up in blood vessels and raise heart disease risk.
• heart disease — Disease of the heart that can cause death or serious harm.