May 22, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 86 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E654]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING STOP THE BLEED DAY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2019

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize today 
as Stop the Bleed Day. For four years, the American College of Surgeons 
Committee on Trauma has been leading the way on training folks in our 
communities about how to safely stop traumatic bleeding.
  I was honored to host a Stop the Bleed training here on Capitol Hill 
where we trained almost 100 people on how to save the lives of others 
and themselves. Because of this training, these folks are equipped and 
empowered to assist someone before a trained medical professional can 
take over.
  Whether as a result of a gunshot, traffic accident, or other injury, 
traumatic bleeding can be life threatening. Like with CPR training, the 
hope is that the training will never be put into use. However, should a 
tragedy occur, those who have taken the Stop the Bleed training just 
might save a life.
  I hope all of my colleagues here today will join me in recognizing 
Stop the Bleed Day, commending the American College of Surgeons, and 
think about hosting training sessions in their communities.

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