Bill · H.Res. 1258· House(119-HRES-1258)
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 5/4/2026
- Last activity
- 5/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Quigley
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. It highlights the high number of Americans diagnosed with brain tumors and notes that they are a leading cause of cancer death in children and teens. The text points out that treatment options are limited and mortality rates have changed very little over the past 30 years. It honors individuals living with brain tumors and those who have lost their lives to the disease. Finally, the measure encourages increased public awareness and supports collaborative research efforts to develop better treatments.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution addresses a leading cause of cancer death in children by advocating for better research and awareness.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights brain tumors as a significant cause of death for young adults and supports research for improved outcomes.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The resolution encourages awareness and research that could lead to better treatment strategies and improved care for brain tumor patients.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness: The resolution encourages increased public awareness of brain tumors under resolved paragraph (2), which honors individuals currently living with a brain tumor diagnosis or who have lost their lives to one.
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Support for Patients and Caregivers: The text expresses support for individuals battling brain tumors, along with their families, friends, and caregivers, under resolved paragraph (4).
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Advancement of Treatments: The resolution supports efforts to develop better treatments that will improve the quality of life and long-term prognosis for diagnosed individuals under resolved paragraph (3).
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Collaborative Research: The measure urges a collaborative approach to research as a promising means to advance the understanding of and treatment for brain tumors under resolved paragraph (5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that would cause negative consequences or burdens 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Seniors+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Research Funding+2
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/4/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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