Legis Daily

Supporting the designation of September 2025 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-775| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
Rosa L. DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Don Bacon (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The House resolution formally designates September 2025 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month , aiming to increase public and healthcare provider awareness of the disease’s vague symptoms and the need for early detection . It underscores that ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States, with a 5‑year survival rate that drops sharply when diagnosed late. The resolution also points out significant disparities, noting that Black women face higher mortality rates and lower quality care compared to White women. The resolution stresses the absence of a reliable screening test and the fact that about 80% of cases are detected at an advanced stage, which hampers treatment success. It emphasizes the role of family history and genetic testing—particularly BRCA mutations—in identifying high‑risk individuals and encourages prophylactic measures such as opportunistic salpingectomy. The resolution calls for increased federal investment in ovarian cancer research and education to close knowledge gaps identified by the National Academy of Medicine. Finally, it supports ongoing community events and partnerships that promote awareness and early diagnosis during the designated month.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-687
Supporting the designation of September 2021 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1508
Supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-746
Supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".
Sep 30, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-687
    Supporting the designation of September 2021 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1508
    Supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-746
    Supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".


  • September 30, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Health

Supporting the designation of September 2025 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-775| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
The House resolution formally designates September 2025 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month , aiming to increase public and healthcare provider awareness of the disease’s vague symptoms and the need for early detection . It underscores that ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States, with a 5‑year survival rate that drops sharply when diagnosed late. The resolution also points out significant disparities, noting that Black women face higher mortality rates and lower quality care compared to White women. The resolution stresses the absence of a reliable screening test and the fact that about 80% of cases are detected at an advanced stage, which hampers treatment success. It emphasizes the role of family history and genetic testing—particularly BRCA mutations—in identifying high‑risk individuals and encourages prophylactic measures such as opportunistic salpingectomy. The resolution calls for increased federal investment in ovarian cancer research and education to close knowledge gaps identified by the National Academy of Medicine. Finally, it supports ongoing community events and partnerships that promote awareness and early diagnosis during the designated month.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-687
Supporting the designation of September 2021 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1508
Supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-746
Supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".
Sep 30, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-687
    Supporting the designation of September 2021 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1508
    Supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-746
    Supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".


  • September 30, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Rosa L. DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Don Bacon (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Health

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