Michael McCaul (R-TX)
Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 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 2025 as ``National Brain Tumor Awareness Month''. The text highlights that brain tumors are a significant health issue, noting they are a leading cause of cancer death in children and teens. It notes that many people are living with these tumors and that treatment is complex due to the nature of the brain. The resolution aims to honor those affected by the disease and their caregivers. Additionally, it encourages increased public awareness and the development of better treatments. Finally, it urges a collaborative approach to research to advance understanding and treatment.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution notes that brain tumors are a leading cause of death in children and aims to support treatment development.
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution addresses a disease that is the second-leading cause of cancer death in young adults aged 15 to 39.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into medical research?
The text highlights the need for research to fuel advancements and the development of new treatments for brain tumors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Awareness: The resolution encourages increased public awareness to honor individuals living with or who have lost their lives to brain tumors (Resolution Section 2).
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Support for Patients and Families: The resolution expresses support for those battling brain tumors and their families, friends, and caregivers (Resolution Section 4).
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Advancement of Treatments: The resolution supports efforts to develop better treatments to improve the quality of life and long-term prognosis for those diagnosed (Resolution Section 3).
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Research Collaboration: The resolution urges a collaborative approach to research, which is a promising way to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors (Resolution Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution notes that brain tumors are a leading cause of death in children and aims to support treatment development. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution addresses a disease that is the second-leading cause of cancer death in young adults aged 15 to 39. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution supports those battling brain tumors which affect cognitive ability and overall bodily functions.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The text highlights the need for research to fuel advancements and the development of new treatments for brain tumors.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/1/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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