Expressing support for the recognition of September 2025 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This House Resolution expresses support for designating September 2025 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month." It is a non-binding commemorative resolution that encourages awareness activities rather than creating new laws or programs.
Who Benefits and How
- Childhood cancer awareness organizations benefit from official Congressional recognition that could boost their fundraising and visibility
- Pediatric oncology healthcare providers and researchers may see increased public attention to their work and potential future funding
- Children with cancer and their families receive symbolic recognition and validation of their experiences
Who Bears the Burden and How
- No entity faces mandatory burdens as this is a non-binding resolution
- The Federal Government, states, and localities are merely "requested" (not required) to observe the month with programs and activities
Key Provisions
- Expresses Congressional support for designating September 2025 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Requests (does not mandate) that federal, state, and local governments and nonprofits observe the month with awareness programs
- Encourages childhood cancer survivors to continue receiving ongoing monitoring and care into adulthood
- Recognizes childhood cancer as a public health priority and honors the bravery and courage of children diagnosed with cancer
- Notes that over 14,500 children are diagnosed with cancer annually in the US, with approximately 1,600 deaths each year
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Expresses support for the designation of September 2025 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and encourages awareness activities.
Who Benefits
- Children with cancer and their families
- Childhood cancer awareness organizations
- Pediatric oncology healthcare providers
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare, Public Health, Children & Families
Primary Purpose
Expresses support for the designation of September 2025 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and encourages awareness activities.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Non-binding commemorative resolution to raise awareness about childhood cancer through designated observance month"
Identified Gains
- Children with cancer and their families
- Childhood cancer awareness organizations
- Pediatric oncology healthcare providers
- Cancer research institutions
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Lawler (for himself and Mrs. Dingell) submitted the following …
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Submitted in House
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "states"
- → State governments
- "localities"
- → Local governments
- "federal_government"
- → Federal Government
- "nonprofit_organizations"
- → Nonprofit organizations
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