Recognizing September as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
Recognizes September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for better childhood cancer treatments.
In the House Energy and Commerce Committee since Oct. 1, 2026, 7 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 1, 2026
- COMMITTEECOMM.IN COMMITTEE
- AGREED TOAGREED—
What the bill would do, and why it matters
Childhood cancer affects children and families and can have lasting effects on health. The resolution would recognize September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, express support for better treatments, and commend those who provide care.
- NON-BINDING A simple resolution carries no force of law. It expresses the chamber's opinion or sets internal rules — it does not bind agencies, the President, or anyone outside Congress.
- COMMEMORATIVE This measure honors, congratulates or commemorates, or marks an observance such as an awareness day or month. It creates no legal obligations.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The resolution expresses the House’s support for recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
- Affirms support for better treatments
It affirms a renewed national commitment to advance innovation toward safer, more effective treatments that improve survival and quality of life for children with cancer. It also commends people who treat and care for affected children and families.
The resolution cites childhood cancer as the leading cause of death by disease among children past infancy and notes that survivors can face lasting health effects. It highlights the importance of continued advances in treatment and care, and of recognizing the children, families, and caregivers affected.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 1, 2026HOUSEOCT 1, 2026By Rep. Miller with 2 original cosponsorsReferred to Energy and Commerce
- SAME DAYNOWCommitteeOCT 1, 2026ENERGY & COMMERCE NOWOCT 1, 2026In committee for 7 daysNo hearing yet
- 7 DAYS SO FARAgreed to in the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSESubmitted in House
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 2 states
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. Miller’s record: sponsored 28 bills this Congress. 2 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Kat CammackR-FL-3ORIGINAL
- Mike KellyR-PA-16ORIGINAL
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