S.Res. 258 · 116th Congress
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2019 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
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4 cosponsors · 3 D, 1 R
4 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Jun 20, 2019
- Senate Passed Jun 20, 2019
This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of May 2019 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, (2) research to develop better treatments for brain tumors that will improve the quality of life and the long-term prognosis for those with brain tumors, and (3) those who are battling brain tumors.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Jun 20, 2019
This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of May 2019 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, (2) research to develop better treatments for brain tumors that will improve the quality of life and the long-term prognosis for those with brain tumors, and (3) those who are battling brain tumors.
Additionally, the resolution encourages increased public awareness of brain tumors to honor individuals who are living with or who have lost their lives to brain tumors.
Lastly, the resolution urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2019 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
Latest action (Jun 20, 2019): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4195; text: CR S4179)
Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 20, 2019
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- Senate Introduced Jun 20, 2019
- Senate Passed Jun 20, 2019
No recorded floor vote found.