Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1599
Expressing support for the recognition of September 2026 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
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Introduced 2026-10-01Topic: health careCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the House of Representatives supports recognizing September 2026 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It asks the federal government, states, local governments, and nonprofit groups to hold programs and activities during the month to increase public knowledge of the risks of childhood cancer. It encourages childhood cancer survivors to keep getting medical monitoring and care as adults. It also states that the House pledges to make preventing and curing childhood cancer a public health priority, and it honors the courage of children diagnosed with cancer.
Sponsors
- Michael Lawler Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2026-10-01 | Submitted in House | introduce | |
| 2026-10-01 | Submitted in House | introduce |