Bill · H.Res. 394· House(119-HRES-394)
Expressing support for the designation of July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 5/6/2025
- Last activity
- 5/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Roger Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 19
- 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. 394 expresses support for designating July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day." The resolution highlights the aggressive nature of glioblastoma, noting its low survival rates and the lack of early detection methods. It aims to increase public awareness of the disease and the urgent medical needs of patients. Additionally, the House of Representatives encourages continued investment in research and a collaborative approach to finding better treatments.
Yes· 3 of 22
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
The resolution encourages continued investment in glioblastoma research and treatment.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill encourages continued investment in medical research for glioblastoma.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
The bill specifically addresses a severe neurological condition that causes significant cognitive and physical disability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Awareness: By designating an awareness day and encouraging public awareness, the resolution seeks to highlight the unmet medical needs of patients and opportunities for research. (Resolved Section 1 and 2)
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Support for Research and Treatment: The resolution supports the development of better treatments to improve the quality of life and long-term prognosis for diagnosed individuals. (Resolved Section 4)
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Recognition of Diagnosis Tools: It recognizes the importance of molecular biomarker testing, which is critical for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. (Resolved Section 5)
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Collaborative Research Efforts: The resolution urges governmental, private, and nonprofit organizations to work together, which is described as a promising way to advance the treatment of glioblastoma. (Resolved Section 7)
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Investment in Resources: It encourages continued investment in research and treatments, specifically mentioning the Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network. (Resolved Section 8)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Children+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Immigrants+2Good For L G B T Q Community+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Veterans+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+5Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 6/9/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 5/6/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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