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Mike Crapo (R-ID)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

S.Res. 436 · Senate resolution Health

A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958-6959)

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. 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 expresses support for designating September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It highlights statistics showing that millions of men live with prostate cancer, and hundreds of thousands are diagnosed annually. The text notes that early detection and screening greatly increase survival rates. It also points out federal funding provided to the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense for cancer research. Finally, the Senate calls on the public to promote awareness and observe the month with appropriate activities.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +4

    Would men be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically addresses the health and awareness of prostate cancer, which disproportionately affects men.

  • Scored +3

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The resolution targets a disease that becomes more common after age 50 through increased awareness and research.

  • Scored +3

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The resolution calls for considering ways to improve access to healthcare services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.