Bill · H.Res. 532· House(119-HRES-532)
Supporting the designation of "Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 6/23/2025
- Last activity
- 6/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Valerie Foushee
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 supports designating ``Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month''. It acknowledges that cancer can spread to the brain and spine, and that brain metastases are very common in cancer patients. The text notes that while new treatments exist, more support and funding are needed. The House of Representatives commits to increasing education and awareness of treatment options. Finally, it calls on the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take actions regarding education, support centers, clinical trials, and research.
Yes
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill promotes better access to clinical trials and specialized treatment centers for brain and spine metastasis.
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
The resolution calls for increased investment into the biology and treatment of brain and spine metastasis.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The resolution encourages investment in the biology and treatment of brain and spine metastasis.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Education: The House of Representatives commits to increasing education for brain and spine metastasis so individuals can better understand their cancer or a loved one's cancer, as noted in Resolved (3).
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Better Treatment Awareness: The Secretary of Health and Human Services is called upon to increase education and awareness about available treatment options, including targeted therapies and immunotherapies, as listed in Resolved (4)(A).
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Support for Centers and Trials: The bill calls on the Secretary of Health and Human Services to support resources for establishing centers for brain and spine metastasis and to increase access to dedicated clinical trials, found in Resolved (4)(B) and Resolved (4)(C).
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Research Investment: The Secretary is asked to invest in research specifically into the biology and treatment of brain and spine metastasis across cancers, according to Resolved (4)(D).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences, burdens, or adverse outcomes 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+5Increases Research Funding+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 6/23/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.