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HR 119

A resolution to declare June 3, 2025, as Brain Cancer Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Noah Arbit and 25 co-sponsors

Declares June 3, 2025 as Brain Cancer Awareness Day in Michigan to spotlight brain tumor severity, burdens, and research needs, honoring patients and caregivers.

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Bill Summary · HR 119

Summary — House Resolution 119 (Michigan): “Brain Cancer Awareness Day”

Status: Adopted (2025)
Primary sponsor: Rep. Mike McFall (with numerous House cosponsors)

Purpose

HR 119 is a non‑binding ceremonial resolution that declares June 3, 2025, as “Brain Cancer Awareness Day” in the State of Michigan. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about brain tumors, honor patients and families affected by brain cancer, recognize Michigan’s leadership in brain tumor research and care, and encourage continued advocacy, research, and vigilance in healthcare.

Key provisions / text highlights

  • Officially declares June 3, 2025 as Brain Cancer Awareness Day in Michigan.
  • Expresses the Legislature’s recognition of:
    • The severe prognosis associated with certain brain tumors (notably glioblastoma).
    • The human, clinical, and economic burdens of brain cancer on patients, families, and the health‑care system.
    • Michigan institutions noted for brain tumor treatment and research (e.g., Hermelin Brain Tumor Center at Henry Ford Health and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan).
  • Encourages continued public awareness, support for research, and advocacy on behalf of patients and survivors.

Findings and supporting data cited in the resolution

  • Glioblastoma five‑year relative survival rate cited at 6.9%.
  • 2025 Michigan estimates: ~780 residents diagnosed with a brain tumor and ~610 deaths.
  • Brain cancer identified as the leading cause of cancer‑related death for children (ages 0–14) and for certain young adults.
  • Brain tumor care carries high per‑patient costs; resolution cites an annualized mean net initial cost approaching $162,550 (2019 USD).
  • Notes limited recent FDA approvals for brain‑tumor therapies (five drugs and one device over the prior 30 years) and largely unchanged mortality rates over three decades — underscoring the need for research and innovation.

Who is affected

  • Symbolically: Michigan residents, patients with brain tumors, survivors, caregivers, families, advocacy groups, and the state’s medical research and treatment centers.
  • Practically: No change to law, regulation, or funding; the resolution is ceremonial and does not create programs or appropriations.

Legal effect and fiscal impact

  • Ceremonial/expressive only. The resolution carries no binding legal obligations, regulatory changes, or direct fiscal effects.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced in the Michigan House in 2025 (primary sponsor Rep. Mike McFall, with many cosponsors).
  • The resolution was adopted by the House in 2025 and reported/enrolled per legislative records.
  • As a House resolution declaring an awareness day, it follows the chamber’s internal adoption procedures and does not require executive signature to have its symbolic effect.

Bottom line

HR 119 is a symbolic Michigan House resolution designating June 3, 2025 as Brain Cancer Awareness Day to spotlight the clinical severity, economic burden, and research gaps associated with brain tumors, to honor affected individuals and families, and to recognize Michigan’s role in brain‑tumor care and research.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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