Roger Williams (R-TX)
Expressing support for the designation of July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
A Republican resolution with 19 Democratic cosponsors · See all 20 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
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. 394 expresses support for designating July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day." The resolution highlights the aggressive nature of glioblastoma, noting its low survival rates and the lack of early detection methods. It aims to increase public awareness of the disease and the urgent medical needs of patients. Additionally, the House of Representatives encourages continued investment in research and a collaborative approach to finding better treatments.
Yes· 3 of 22
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution encourages continued investment in glioblastoma research and treatment.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill encourages continued investment in medical research for glioblastoma.
- Scored +4
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill specifically addresses a severe neurological condition that causes significant cognitive and physical disability.
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: By designating an awareness day and encouraging public awareness, the resolution seeks to highlight the unmet medical needs of patients and opportunities for research. (Resolved Section 1 and 2)
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Support for Research and Treatment: The resolution supports the development of better treatments to improve the quality of life and long-term prognosis for diagnosed individuals. (Resolved Section 4)
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Recognition of Diagnosis Tools: It recognizes the importance of molecular biomarker testing, which is critical for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. (Resolved Section 5)
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Collaborative Research Efforts: The resolution urges governmental, private, and nonprofit organizations to work together, which is described as a promising way to advance the treatment of glioblastoma. (Resolved Section 7)
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Investment in Resources: It encourages continued investment in research and treatments, specifically mentioning the Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network. (Resolved Section 8)
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 people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill specifically addresses a severe neurological condition that causes significant cognitive and physical disability. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Medical research advancements benefit all racial groups. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Medical research advancements benefit all racial groups. Would children be better off under this? — Increased research funding may benefit children diagnosed with glioblastoma. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Advancements in treatment and public awareness may help high-income patients access better care. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Medical research advancements benefit all racial groups. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Medical research advancements benefit immigrants diagnosed with glioblastoma. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Medical research advancements benefit the LGBTQ community diagnosed with glioblastoma. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Advancements in treatment and public awareness may help low-income patients access better care. Would men be better off under this? — Medical research advancements benefit men diagnosed with glioblastoma. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Increased research funding may benefit middle-aged adults diagnosed with glioblastoma. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Advancements in treatment and public awareness may help middle-class patients access better care. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Medical research advancements benefit all racial groups. Would retired people be better off under this? — Medical research advancements benefit retirees diagnosed with glioblastoma. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Increased research funding may benefit seniors diagnosed with glioblastoma. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Medical research advancements benefit veterans diagnosed with glioblastoma. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Medical research advancements benefit all racial groups. Would women be better off under this? — Medical research advancements benefit women diagnosed with glioblastoma. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Increased research funding may benefit young adults diagnosed with glioblastoma.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution encourages continued investment in glioblastoma research and treatment. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill supports efforts to develop better treatments and recognizes the importance of biomarker testing for glioblastoma.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill encourages continued investment in medical research for glioblastoma.
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/10/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 6/9/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 5/6/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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