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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2021, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and encourage research on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.

5/23/2022, 1:00 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 231

Bill 117 sres 231 is a resolution that aims to designate May 17, 2021, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day." The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness about diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) tumors, a rare and aggressive form of pediatric brain cancer. The resolution also seeks to encourage research on DIPG tumors and pediatric cancers in general.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of increasing awareness of DIPG tumors and the impact they have on children and their families. By designating a specific day for awareness, the resolution aims to bring attention to the need for more research and resources to better understand and treat these devastating diseases.

Overall, Bill 117 sres 231 is a non-partisan effort to support the designation of May 17, 2021, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in order to raise awareness and promote research on DIPG tumors and pediatric cancers.

Congressional Summary of SRES 231

This resolution expresses support for the designation of DIPG Awareness Day. DIPG is diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a terminal childhood brain cancer.

Current Status of Bill SRES 231

Bill SRES 231 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 24, 2021. Bill SRES 231 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 24, 2021.  Bill SRES 231's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3382; text: CR S3338) as of May 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 231

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 231

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cancer
- Child health
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medical research
- Neurological disorders

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 231

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2021, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and encourage research on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2021, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and encourage research on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.

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