Steve Daines (R-MT)
A resolution designating May 2025 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2948; text: CR S2954-2955)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution officially designates May 2025 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. It points out that over 93,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor each year in the United States. The text highlights that brain tumors are the leading cancer killer for children under 14 and teens under 19. It notes the serious challenges in treating brain tumors and the lack of major advancements in survival rates over the last 30 years. Finally, the Senate encourages public awareness, supports better treatments, and backs families and individuals fighting this disease.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution highlights that brain tumors are a leading cause of death in children.
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution highlights that brain tumors are a leading cause of death in young adults.
- Scored +1
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Increased awareness and research can improve outcomes for those with life-threatening conditions.
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 (2), the Senate encourages increased public awareness to honor those who have lost their lives or currently live with a brain tumor. This could help shine a light on a major public health issue affecting over 1,000,000 individuals in the United States.
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Support for New Treatments: Under Resolved (3), the resolution supports efforts to develop better treatments that will improve the quality of life and long-term prognosis of diagnosed individuals. This matters because only a few treatments have been approved for malignant brain tumors since the 1980s.
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Backing for Families and Caregivers: Under Resolved (4), the Senate expresses support for individuals battling brain tumors, as well as their families, friends, and caregivers. This explicitly acknowledges the heavy emotional and physical toll placed on the support network of a patient.
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Teamwork in Research: Under Resolved (5), the resolution urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research. Because basic research may fuel advancements and new treatments, teamwork is viewed as a promising path forward.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 highlights that brain tumors are a leading cause of death in children. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution highlights that brain tumors are a leading cause of death in young adults. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Increased awareness and research can improve outcomes for those with life-threatening conditions.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution emphasizes the need for research to advance the treatment of brain tumors.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution urges a collaborative approach to research to advance treatment understanding.
- 5/15/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2948; text: CR S2954-2955)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts