United StatesResolution would ask Senate to recognize ovarian cancer awareness in September
If adopted, the resolution would have the Senate support designating September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and supporting its goals.
What it does
The proposed resolution would have the Senate support naming September 2026 National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and backing the month's goals.
Argument forA month focused on ovarian cancer could help more people recognize symptoms and seek medical evaluation sooner.
Argument againstA named awareness month could raise recognition without providing an early detection test or removing barriers to care.
More detail
The proposed resolution would have the Senate support designating September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and support its goals. The designation and goals concern ovarian cancer awareness during September 2026. The recorded actions show referral and submission, with no adoption; the resolution's position remains proposed. The proposed designation applies to September 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Submitted in HouseLatest
- Sep 24Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Introduced
Healthcare