Gregory Murphy (R-NC)
Expressing support for the designation of May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month".
A Republican resolution with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 392 is a resolution to designate May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month." The bill expresses support for this designation and its goals and ideals. It calls on the American public, research communities, and affected individuals to promote awareness and understanding of the disease. It also encourages people to take an active role in ending bladder cancer and to observe the month with ceremonies and activities.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill emphasizes increased treatments for veterans exposed to burn pits and toxins.
- Scored +6
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill highlights increased bladder cancer treatments for veterans exposed to burn pits.
- Scored +6
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill explicitly mentions increasing bladder cancer treatments for veterans via the PACT Act.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Survival Rates: The resolution states that increased public awareness and early treatment will save thousands of lives because the disease is highly treatable if diagnosed early.
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Support for Veterans: The text notes that in 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs will be required to dramatically increase bladder cancer treatments for veterans exposed to toxins from burn pits under the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022.
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Research and Funding: The resolution highlights the role of the National Institutes of Health and Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs in funding high-risk, high-reward research to find a cure.
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Patient Resources: The text recognizes the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network for providing patients with knowledge, resources, and support to navigate their journey.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly 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 veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill emphasizes increased treatments for veterans exposed to burn pits and toxins. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees often fall into the senior age group which has higher bladder cancer rates. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors are identified as having a higher level of bladder cancer and benefit from awareness. Would men be better off under this? — Bladder cancer is more prevalent in men, who benefit from increased awareness and early detection. Would women be better off under this? — Women are often diagnosed later; increased awareness specifically helps improve their prognosis. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Awareness leads to early detection and higher survival rates for affected adults.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill highlights increased bladder cancer treatments for veterans exposed to burn pits. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Promoting awareness of warning signs leads to earlier diagnosis and better treatment access. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution supports and recognizes the funding of high-risk, high-reward research for a cure.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill explicitly mentions increasing bladder cancer treatments for veterans via the PACT Act.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill supports research goals to find a cure for bladder cancer.
- 5/6/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
Robert AderholtRepublican · Alabama
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Gerald ConnollyDemocrat · Virginia
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
David ScottDemocrat · Georgia
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York