Bills · HRES 942
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 942Health
Expressing support for the recognition of September 2025 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
INTRO DEC 10· LAST ACTION DEC 10
READING
2MIN
COSPONSORS
2
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
- Non-binding
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it provides official recognition and support from the U.S. House of Representatives for the cause of childhood cancer awareness. While it doesn't create new laws or directly provide funding, its passage signals that Congress views childhood cancer as an important public health issue.
If it becomes law, this resolution could encourage more coordinated efforts from various government agencies and non-profits during September 2025 to educate the public. This increased visibility might lead to greater public understanding, potentially fostering more support for research and better care for survivors. If it does not pass, September 2025 might still be recognized by some individual groups, but without the formal backing and encouragement from the House, awareness efforts might be less unified or prominent.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating September 2025 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month."
This formally acknowledges the importance of raising awareness for childhood cancer at a national level.
PROVISION 02
Requests federal, state, and local governments, along with non-profit organizations, to organize programs and activities to boost public knowledge about childhood cancer.
This provision aims to stimulate widespread educational efforts across the country.
PROVISION 03
Encourages childhood cancer survivors to receive continuous monitoring and care throughout their adult lives.
This highlights the long-term health needs of survivors beyond initial treatment.
PROVISION 04
Recognizes the human cost of childhood cancer and pledges to prioritize its prevention and cure as a public health goal.
This signifies a commitment from the House to addressing childhood cancer at a policy level.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
125
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 10
Submitted in House
DEC 10
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 942
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 10, 2025
Last actionDec 10, 2025
READER REACTIONS
OVERALL SENTIMENT
No reactions yet. Be the first to weigh in.
Discussion
Loading comments...
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 10, 2025
House Res.HRES 942Health
Expressing support for the recognition of September 2025 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
INTRODUCED DEC 10, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
