Bill · H.Res. 419· House(119-HRES-419)
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.
- Introduced
- 5/15/2025
- Last activity
- 5/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating May 17, 2025, as "DIPG Awareness Day." The goal is to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general. It highlights that DIPG is a leading cause of childhood death due to brain tumors and has a median survival time of only 9 months. The resolution seeks to encourage people to become more informed about the disease and the challenges in research funding. It also supports expanded research to develop treatments and provide care for affected families.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would children be better off under this?+7
The resolution focuses on increasing research and care for children suffering from DIPG.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The resolution encourages increased research and care for children suffering from DIPG.
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
The resolution advocates for increased federal funding and more impactful research priorities for pediatric cancers.
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 designation of "DIPG Awareness Day" aims to help people of the United States become more informed about DIPG and the current challenges regarding research funding. (Section 1 and 2)
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Expanded Research and Care: The resolution supports expanded research to better understand the disease, develop effective treatments, and provide comprehensive care for children with DIPG and their families. (Section 3)
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Funding Considerations: The resolution encourages public and private research funding sources to consider mortality rates and life-years lost when reviewing grant applications. (Section 4)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are identified within the text of this resolution.
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+5Increases Research Funding+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 11/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/15/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
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