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Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-1506| House 
| Updated: 9/1/2026

Energy and Commerce Committee

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This resolution expresses strong support for designating September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month." It highlights the significant impact of prostate cancer, noting that 1 in 8 men in the United States will be diagnosed in their lifetime, making it the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men. The resolution emphasizes that early detection through screening methods like digital rectal examinations and prostate-specific antigen blood tests is crucial, as it can increase the chances of survival for more than five years to nearly 100 percent. The House of Representatives declares that steps should be taken to raise awareness about screening and treatment, and to encourage research to improve detection, treatment, discover causes, and ultimately find a cure for prostate cancer. It also advocates for continued efforts to improve access to and the quality of healthcare services for detecting and treating the disease. Finally, the resolution calls upon the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected persons to actively promote awareness, combat the devastating effects of prostate cancer, and observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1118
Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-584
Expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1336
Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-633
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1511
Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-700
Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-1095
Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-482
Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Oct 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-436
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 1, 2026
Submitted in House
Sep 1, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1118
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-584
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1336
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-633
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1511
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-700
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-1095
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-482
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


  • October 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-436
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 1, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • September 1, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-1506| House 
| Updated: 9/1/2026
This resolution expresses strong support for designating September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month." It highlights the significant impact of prostate cancer, noting that 1 in 8 men in the United States will be diagnosed in their lifetime, making it the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men. The resolution emphasizes that early detection through screening methods like digital rectal examinations and prostate-specific antigen blood tests is crucial, as it can increase the chances of survival for more than five years to nearly 100 percent. The House of Representatives declares that steps should be taken to raise awareness about screening and treatment, and to encourage research to improve detection, treatment, discover causes, and ultimately find a cure for prostate cancer. It also advocates for continued efforts to improve access to and the quality of healthcare services for detecting and treating the disease. Finally, the resolution calls upon the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected persons to actively promote awareness, combat the devastating effects of prostate cancer, and observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1118
Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-584
Expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1336
Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-633
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1511
Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-700
Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-1095
Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-482
Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Oct 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-436
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 1, 2026
Submitted in House
Sep 1, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1118
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-584
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1336
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-633
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1511
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-700
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-1095
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-482
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


  • October 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-436
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 1, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • September 1, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Energy and Commerce Committee

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