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HRES 392

Expressing support for the designation of May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month".

119th Congress Introduced by Robert Aderholt and 9 co-sponsors

The bill expresses support for designating May as National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and urges broad actions to raise awareness and fight the disease.

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Bill Summary · HRES 392

Summary of HRES 392 — Expressing support for the designation of May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month"

Overview

  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding)
  • Purpose: Express support for designating May as National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month; endorse the goals and ideals of such a month; urge broad participation in awareness and activities.
  • Introduced: May 6, 2025
  • Status: Submitted in the House and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Key Provisions

  1. The House of Representatives expresses support for:
    • The designation of May as National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.
  2. The House supports the goals and ideals of National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.
  3. The House calls on:
    • The American people, interested groups, the research community, and affected individuals to:
      • Promote awareness of bladder cancer and understand its impact on patients, families, caregivers, and communities.
      • Take an active role in the fight to end bladder cancer.
      • Observe National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Gregory F. Murphy
  • Cosponsors: Paul Tonko; Robert B. Aderholt; Donald G. Davis; Nanette Diaz Barragán; Eleanor Holmes Norton; Gerald E. Connolly; Brian K. Fitzpatrick; David Scott; Terri A. Sewell

Who is Affected

  • Bladder cancer patients and their families, caregivers, and communities
  • Public health and awareness organizations
  • Researchers and medical professionals working on bladder cancer
  • General public encouraged to participate in awareness activities

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 6, 2025
  • Referenced to: House Committee on Energy and Commerce
  • Status: Pending committee action; as a non-binding resolution, it expresses support and does not by itself create new law or funding

Potential Impact

  • Elevates visibility of bladder cancer awareness at the federal level
  • Encourages public education and community engagement around bladder cancer
  • May influence future funding or advocacy efforts by increasing awareness among researchers, patient groups, and policymakers
  • Does not authorize appropriations or new programs; serves as a formal expression of support and a call to action for awareness activities

Notes

  • This is a non-binding resolution, intended to symbolize support within the House and to encourage awareness activities during National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month if designated.

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

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