Bill · H.Res. 392· House(119-HRES-392)
Expressing support for the designation of May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 5/6/2025
- Last activity
- 5/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Gregory Murphy
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 7
- 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
H. Res. 392 is a resolution to designate May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month." The bill expresses support for this designation and its goals and ideals. It calls on the American public, research communities, and affected individuals to promote awareness and understanding of the disease. It also encourages people to take an active role in ending bladder cancer and to observe the month with ceremonies and activities.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill emphasizes increased treatments for veterans exposed to burn pits and toxins.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+6
The bill highlights increased bladder cancer treatments for veterans exposed to burn pits.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill explicitly mentions increasing bladder cancer treatments for veterans via the PACT Act.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Survival Rates: The resolution states that increased public awareness and early treatment will save thousands of lives because the disease is highly treatable if diagnosed early.
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Support for Veterans: The text notes that in 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs will be required to dramatically increase bladder cancer treatments for veterans exposed to toxins from burn pits under the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022.
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Research and Funding: The resolution highlights the role of the National Institutes of Health and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs in funding high-risk, high-reward research to find a cure.
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Patient Resources: The text recognizes the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network for providing patients with knowledge, resources, and support to navigate their journey.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 Veterans+7Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Men+4Good For Women+4Good For Middle Aged+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+6Improves Healthcare Access+4Increases Research Funding+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 5/6/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
Robert AderholtRepublican · Alabama
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Gerald ConnollyDemocrat · Virginia
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
David ScottDemocrat · Georgia
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York