Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day." The goal is to raise awareness regarding diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers. It seeks to encourage more people to learn about this specific brain cancer and the current challenges in research funding. Additionally, the resolution supports expanded research to improve understanding, treatments, and care for affected children and their families. Finally, it encourages both public and private funding sources to consider mortality rates and life-years lost when evaluating research grants.
Yes
- Scored +6
Would children be better off under this?
The bill focuses on raising awareness and research funding specifically for pediatric brain tumors.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution calls for increased federal funding and encourages public and private sources to prioritize research for pediatric cancers.
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution supports expanded research to develop effective treatments and provide comprehensive care for children with DIPG.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness: The designation of "DIPG Awareness Day" aims to help people of the United States become more informed about DIPG and the challenges in the medical research system. (Section 2)
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Improved Medical Outcomes: The resolution supports expanded research intended to better understand DIPG, develop effective treatments, and provide comprehensive care for children and their families. (Section 3)
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Funding Prioritization: It encourages public and private funding sources to consider the mortality rate and life-years lost as significant factors during the grant application process, which addresses the unmet medical need for this vulnerable population. (Section 4 and Whereas clauses)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution calls for increased federal funding and encourages public and private sources to prioritize research for pediatric cancers. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution supports expanded research to develop effective treatments and provide comprehensive care for children with DIPG.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill focuses on raising awareness and research funding specifically for pediatric brain tumors.
- 5/15/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
David JoyceRepublican · Ohio
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas