Bill · H.Res. 675· House(119-HRES-675)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 9/3/2025
- Last activity
- 9/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Carter
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 3
- 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 September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It highlights the high number of men diagnosed with and dying from prostate cancer in the United States. The text points out that African-American men and men with a family history face higher risks. It stresses the importance of early screening and detection to save lives. The resolution encourages research to improve treatments, discover causes, and eventually find a cure. Finally, it calls on the American public and groups to promote awareness and observe the month with activities.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would men be better off under this?+8
The resolution focuses entirely on raising awareness, encouraging screening, and improving treatment access for prostate cancer, which directly impacts men.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
Older men face the highest risk of developing prostate cancer, and awareness efforts directly benefit senior men's health outcomes.
Would retired people be better off under this?+7
Retirees, being predominantly in older age brackets, benefit significantly from increased awareness and screening recommendations for prostate cancer.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness and Encouraging Screening: Under Resolved (2)(A), the resolution declares that steps should be taken to raise awareness about the importance of screening and treating prostate cancer. This is positive because screening can detect the disease at earlier, more treatable stages and increase the 5-year survival rate to nearly 100 percent.
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Promoting Research for Better Treatments: Under Resolved (2)(B), the text encourages research to improve screening and treatment, discover causes, and develop a cure for prostate cancer. This could benefit individuals by leading to future medical advancements and better health outcomes.
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Improving Healthcare Access: Under Resolved (2)(C), the resolution states that steps should be taken to continue considering ways to improve access to and the quality of healthcare services for detecting and treating prostate cancer. This is a positive step for individuals trying to get proper medical care.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline 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 Men+8Good For Retirees+7Good For Seniors+7Good For African Americans+6Good For Middle Aged+6Good For Veterans+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Increases Research Funding+6Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4
- 11/12/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/3/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
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