Steve Daines (R-MT)
A resolution designating May 2026 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 S2428; text: CR S2420-2421)
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 designates May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month." The Senate aims to increase public awareness regarding the difficulties of research and the potential for advancements in treatment. It seeks to honor those who have died or are currently living with a brain tumor diagnosis. Additionally, the resolution supports the development of better treatments to improve quality of life and prognosis. Finally, it expresses support for those battling the disease and their caregivers while urging a collaborative approach to research.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution addresses a leading cause of cancer death in children under 14.
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution addresses a leading cause of cancer death in young adults aged 15 to 39.
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The resolution supports the development of better treatments for those living with brain tumors.
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: The resolution encourages increased public awareness to honor individuals living with a brain tumor diagnosis or those who have lost their lives to one (Section 2).
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Improved Medical Outcomes: The Senate supports efforts to develop better treatments to improve the long-term prognosis and quality of life for diagnosed individuals (Section 3).
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Emotional Support: The resolution expresses support for people battling brain tumors as well as their friends, families, and caregivers (Section 4).
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Advancement of Treatment: By urging a collaborative approach to research, the resolution seeks to advance the understanding of and treatment for brain tumors (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the 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 children be better off under this? — The resolution addresses a leading cause of cancer death in children under 14. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution supports improving the quality of life and prognosis for individuals battling brain tumors. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The resolution supports the development of better treatments for those living with brain tumors. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution addresses a leading cause of cancer death in young adults aged 15 to 39.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution's push for better treatments and research aims to improve long-term prognosis and quality of life for those diagnosed. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution urges a collaborative approach to research to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors.
- 5/20/2026
- 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 S2428; text: CR S2420-2421)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts