H.Res. 1270
Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Sponsor: Roger Williams
30 cosponsors
- Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Chris Pappas
- J. French Hill
- Josh Gottheimer
- Josh Riley
- Brian J. Mast
- Jake Auchincloss
- Janice D. Schakowsky
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick
- Don Bacon
- Maria Elvira Salazar
- Michael K. Simpson
- Michael Lawler
- Michael T. McCaul
- Paul Tonko
- Scott Franklin
- Jimmy Gomez
- Jamie Raskin
- Mike Quigley
- Salud O. Carbajal
- Zoe Lofgren
- Sheri Biggs
- Darren Soto
- Jonathan L. Jackson
- Debbie Dingell
- Donald G. Davis
- James P. McGovern
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Doris O. Matsui
- Lori Trahan
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Text of the bill
That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses support for the designation of Glioblastoma Awareness Day;
(2) encourages increased public awareness of glioblastoma;
(3) honors the individuals who have died from the devastating disease of glioblastoma or are currently living with the disease;
(4) supports efforts to develop better treatments for glioblastoma that will improve the long-term prognosis for, and the quality of life of, individuals diagnosed with the disease;
(5) recognizes the importance of molecular biomarker testing to the diagnosis and treatment of glioblastoma;
(6) expresses support for the individuals who are battling brain tumors, as well as the families, friends, and caregivers of those individuals;
(7) urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research among governmental, private, and nonprofit organizations, which is a promising means of advancing the understanding and treatment of glioblastoma; and
(8) encourages continued investments in glioblastoma research and treatments, including through the Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network and other existing brain tumor research resources.