Bill · H.Con.Res. 118· House(119-HCONRES-118)
Designating September 2026, as "Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 9/16/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates September 2026 as Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month. It notes that these cancers, including cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers, impact tens of thousands of people each year. The text explains that increased awareness can help lead to earlier diagnoses and better health outcomes. Congress states its support for the goals and ideals of this awareness month. It also encourages everyone in the United States to learn about their risks for these cancers.
Yes
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution focuses on promoting awareness, research, and improved health outcomes specifically for gynecologic cancers that primarily affect women.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution aims to improve outcomes through increased awareness and earlier diagnosis of gynecologic cancers.
Does this put more money into medical research?+3
The text commits to supporting research on gynecologic cancers to improve health outcomes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promoting Awareness and Education: Under Resolved (3)(A) and Resolved (4), the resolution supports promoting awareness about causes, risks, and prevention, and encourages every person in the United States to learn about their risk for gynecologic cancers. This is positive because learning about risks and symptoms can help people follow up with appropriate health professionals and lead to earlier diagnoses.
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Supporting Research and Better Health Outcomes: Under Resolved (3)(B) and Resolved (3)(C), the United States affirms its commitment to supporting research on gynecologic cancers and taking steps to improve health outcomes while reducing mortality. This is positive because it focuses on finding better ways to fight these diseases and save lives.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that create negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5
- 9/16/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska