Michael Lawler (R-NY)
Expressing support for the recognition of September 2026 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
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 recognizing September 2026 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It highlights that thousands of children are diagnosed with and lose their lives to cancer each year. The measure notes that while survival rates have improved, many survivors face chronic health conditions. It encourages governments and nonprofits to hold educational programs and activities during this month. Additionally, the text urges adult survivors to keep getting ongoing medical care. Finally, the House of Representatives pledges to make finding a cure and preventing childhood cancer a public health priority while honoring the bravery of diagnosed children.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution brings national focus and public health priority to preventing and curing childhood cancer.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution pledges to make finding a cure and prevention of childhood cancer a public health priority.
- Scored +2
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution encourages ongoing adult medical monitoring and care for childhood cancer survivors.
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: Under resolved paragraph (2), the Federal Government, States, localities, and nonprofit organizations are requested to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities to increase public knowledge of the risks of childhood cancer. This could benefit the public by helping people better understand the risks.
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Health Priorities: Under resolved paragraph (4), the House of Representatives pledges to make the prevention of and cure for childhood cancer a public health priority. This is a positive outcome as it focuses official attention on fighting the disease.
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Health Monitoring for Survivors: Under resolved paragraph (3), survivors are encouraged to continue receiving ongoing monitoring and care throughout their adult lives. This can help survivors manage potential severe or life-threatening late effects from treatments.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution brings national focus and public health priority to preventing and curing childhood cancer.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution pledges to make finding a cure and prevention of childhood cancer a public health priority. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution encourages ongoing adult medical monitoring and care for childhood cancer survivors.
- 10/1/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-942: Expressing support for the recognition of September 2025 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
- 119-SRES-465: A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
- 119-SRES-947: A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan