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Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

USA119th CongressHRES-1295| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2026
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
David P. Joyce (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses support for designating May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to enhance public understanding of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers. It highlights that DIPG is a devastating pediatric brain tumor, being the leading cause of childhood death due to brain tumors, with a median survival of only nine months post-diagnosis. The resolution encourages all people in the United States to become more informed about DIPG and the challenges in securing sufficient research funding for pediatric cancers. It specifically advocates for expanded research to better understand DIPG, develop effective treatments, and provide comprehensive care for affected children and their families. Furthermore, the resolution urges both public and private research funding sources to consider the mortality rate and life-years lost as significant factors when evaluating grant applications for cancer research, aiming to address the critical unmet medical needs of this vulnerable population.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-416
Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-404
Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-114
Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-69
Expressing support for designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.
May 15, 2026
Submitted in House
May 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-416
    Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-404
    Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-114
    Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-69
    Expressing support for designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.


  • May 15, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

USA119th CongressHRES-1295| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2026
This resolution expresses support for designating May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to enhance public understanding of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers. It highlights that DIPG is a devastating pediatric brain tumor, being the leading cause of childhood death due to brain tumors, with a median survival of only nine months post-diagnosis. The resolution encourages all people in the United States to become more informed about DIPG and the challenges in securing sufficient research funding for pediatric cancers. It specifically advocates for expanded research to better understand DIPG, develop effective treatments, and provide comprehensive care for affected children and their families. Furthermore, the resolution urges both public and private research funding sources to consider the mortality rate and life-years lost as significant factors when evaluating grant applications for cancer research, aiming to address the critical unmet medical needs of this vulnerable population.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-416
Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-404
Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-114
Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-69
Expressing support for designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.
May 15, 2026
Submitted in House
May 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-416
    Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-404
    Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-114
    Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-69
    Expressing support for designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.


  • May 15, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
David P. Joyce (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted