House would back September childhood cancer awareness activities

The House would express support for a National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and ask public agencies and nonprofit groups to mark it. The request names the Federal Government, States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. The request describes appropriate programs and activities aimed at increasing public knowledge of childhood cancer risks; it does not require organizations to hold events. The resolution identifies September 2026 as the month for recognition.

The House would encourage childhood cancer survivors to keep receiving monitoring and care as adults. This encouragement applies to people who survived childhood cancer. The resolution refers to ongoing care throughout survivors’ adult lives.

The House would recognize the toll of childhood cancer, make its prevention and cure a public health priority, and honor affected children. The statements concern children diagnosed with cancer and childhood cancer more broadly.