Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1258
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-11T20:30:36Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1258) expresses congressional support for designating May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month". It highlights the prevalence, severity, and challenges of brain tumors to promote public awareness, research, and better treatments.
Key Provisions
- Background facts ("Whereas" clauses): Provides statistics on brain tumors, including:
- Over 108,000 new diagnoses and 1,000,000 people living with brain tumors in the U.S. annually.
- Leading cancer death cause for children under 14 and teens under 19; second-leading for ages 15-39.
- 34.8% five-year survival rate for malignant brain tumors; ~18,350 deaths expected in 2026.
- Challenges: Over 100 tumor types, complex treatments due to brain's fragility, limited new therapies since the 1980s, and stagnant mortality rates.
- Actions ("Resolved" clauses):
- Supports the May 2026 designation.
- Encourages public awareness to honor those affected.
- Backs development of improved treatments for better quality of life and outcomes.
- Expresses support for patients, families, friends, and caregivers.
- Urges collaborative research to advance understanding and treatments.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- None. This is a non-binding resolution that expresses support but does not create new laws, mandate actions, or allocate funds.
Potential Impacts
- Citizens: Increases public awareness of brain tumors, potentially encouraging advocacy, donations, and early detection efforts; honors patients and survivors symbolically.
- Government agencies: No direct requirements or funding; may indirectly support federal research institutions (e.g., NIH) by highlighting needs.
- International relations: None.
- Overall: Symbolic gesture with no enforceable effects, but could inspire events and media coverage in May 2026.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Patients and survivors: Over 1,000,000 Americans living with brain tumors.
- Families, friends, and caregivers: Those supporting affected individuals.
- Medical researchers and institutions: Private foundations and federal agencies involved in brain tumor research.
- Public and advocates: Encouraged to participate in awareness activities.
- Children, teens, and young adults: Highlighted as most vulnerable groups.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: None significant; resolutions like this are common congressional tools for recognition without legal force, fully within Congress's speech and debate powers.
- Political: Demonstrates bipartisan support (introduced by Reps. Quigley and McCaul); signals priority for health awareness, potentially aiding future funding requests for brain tumor research. Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (6)
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2026-05-04: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month". — issued 2026-05-04 — PDF (4 pages)