John Reed (D-RI)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and encourage research on, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican 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 S3536; text: CR S3535)
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
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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 expresses support for designating May 17, 2025, as DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day. It aims to raise awareness of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general. The text notes that these tumors affect 200 to 300 children in the United States each year and are the leading cause of pediatric brain cancer deaths. It points out that the median survival time after diagnosis is approximately 11 months, with a 5-year survival rate of about 2 percent. Additionally, the resolution encourages efforts to better understand these tumors, develop treatments, and provide comprehensive care.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution promotes awareness and research for pediatric brain cancer.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The resolution supports efforts to better understand and develop treatments for DIPG.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution encourages research to better understand and treat DIPG tumors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under Resolved (2)(A) and (2)(B), the Senate supports efforts to better understand DIPG tumors and develop effective treatments, which could lead to medical advancements for affected children.
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Under Resolved (2)(C), the Senate supports providing comprehensive care for children with DIPG tumors and their families, which can help support families going through difficult diagnoses.
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Under Resolved (3), the resolution encourages all individuals in the United States to become more informed about DIPG tumors, pediatric brain cancer in general, and research challenges, helping the public better understand the issue.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based 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
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 promotes awareness and research for pediatric brain cancer.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution supports efforts to better understand and develop treatments for DIPG.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution encourages research to better understand and treat DIPG tumors.
- 6/25/2025
- 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 S3536; text: CR S3535)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska