DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognized February 19 for bile duct cancer awareness
Delaware lawmakers recognized February 19, 2026, as World Cholangiocarcinoma Day to highlight bile duct cancer and voiced continued support for research.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized February 19, 2026, as World Cholangiocarcinoma Day. The recognition draws attention to bile duct cancer, a rare disease.
Delaware lawmakers also affirmed the state's continued support for research into treatments and a cure for bile duct cancer. The resolution sets aside no money.
Argument forThe named day could help advocacy groups spread awareness of bile duct cancer, which the resolution describes as rare.
Argument againstThe recognition may offer little immediate help to patients because the resolution sets aside no money and requires no specific research steps.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers recognized a day for bile duct cancer awareness. The recognition is statewide in Delaware and concerns cholangiocarcinoma, also called bile duct cancer. The recognized day was February 19, 2026.
Delaware stated its commitment to continue supporting research. The statement concerns research into treatment and a cure for bile duct cancer. The resolution sets aside no money and names no specific research steps.
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History
- 2026
- Mar 12Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 12Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 12Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Mar 12Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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