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SRES-465Senate2025-10-23Health

A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".

YourVoice.Now Summary

Senate names September 2025 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month — a statement only, with no change to any law.

The details

Most people would see no change in daily life. The Senate passed this resolution. In it, the Senate names "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" as September 2025. It asks governments and nonprofit groups to mark the month with programs that teach people about childhood cancer. It also urges childhood cancer survivors to keep getting checkups and care as adults. The resolution notes that more than 14,500 U.S. children under age 19 are found to have cancer each year. About 1,600 children die from it each year. The Senate agreed to the resolution in October 2025, after the month had ended. It does not change any law or spend any money.

Congressional Summary

This resolution designates September 2025 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Legislative Subjects

CancerChild healthCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesHealth promotion and preventive careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Passed Senate
Action Date
2025-10-23
Date Added
2026-10-02
Source
Congress.gov →

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