Supporting the recognition of October 2025 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month".

This resolution expresses support for designating October 2025 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month , an annual observance aimed at increasing public awareness and promoting efforts to advance research for a cure. It highlights the significant ongoing challenge of breast cancer, with over 319,000 new cases and nearly 42,000 deaths projected in the United States for 2025 alone. The resolution details critical disparities and challenges, noting that Black women face nearly 38 percent higher mortality rates than White women, and breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Hispanic women. It also points out the concerning rise in diagnoses among young women under 50, who often face unique issues like early menopause and fertility loss, and emphasizes that no cure currently exists for metastatic breast cancer . Despite advances in early detection improving survival rates for localized cases, the resolution stresses the urgent need for continued progress. It urges policymakers to address issues impacting the breast cancer community, including ensuring access to timely, affordable healthcare, screening, diagnosis, and treatment, alongside robust funding for cancer research.