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A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-436| Senate 
| Updated: 10/6/2025
Mike Crapo

Mike Crapo

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (3)
James E. Risch (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for designating September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month , recognizing the significant impact of prostate cancer on men's health. It highlights that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States, affecting 1 in 8 men in their lifetimes. The resolution emphasizes that early detection through screening methods is critical, as survival rates are nearly 100 percent when diagnosed at localized or regional stages, contrasting sharply with much lower survival rates for metastatic cases. The Senate declares that steps should be taken to raise awareness about screening and treatment, encourage research to improve detection, treatment, and discover a cure, and continue to consider ways to enhance access to and quality of healthcare services for prostate cancer. It also calls upon the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected persons to actively promote awareness and observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate activities. This initiative underscores the importance of education and ongoing research, supported by significant federal appropriations, to combat the devastating effects of the disease.
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Timeline
Sep 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-675
Submitted in House
Oct 6, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 6, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958-6959)
Oct 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 6, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • September 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-675
    Submitted in House


  • October 6, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 6, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958-6959)


  • October 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 6, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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  • HRES 119-675: Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-436| Senate 
| Updated: 10/6/2025
This resolution expresses strong support for designating September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month , recognizing the significant impact of prostate cancer on men's health. It highlights that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States, affecting 1 in 8 men in their lifetimes. The resolution emphasizes that early detection through screening methods is critical, as survival rates are nearly 100 percent when diagnosed at localized or regional stages, contrasting sharply with much lower survival rates for metastatic cases. The Senate declares that steps should be taken to raise awareness about screening and treatment, encourage research to improve detection, treatment, and discover a cure, and continue to consider ways to enhance access to and quality of healthcare services for prostate cancer. It also calls upon the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected persons to actively promote awareness and observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate activities. This initiative underscores the importance of education and ongoing research, supported by significant federal appropriations, to combat the devastating effects of the disease.
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Timeline
Sep 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-675
Submitted in House
Oct 6, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 6, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958-6959)
Oct 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 6, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • September 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-675
    Submitted in House


  • October 6, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 6, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958-6959)


  • October 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 6, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Mike Crapo

Mike Crapo

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (3)
James E. Risch (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-675: Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCommemorative events and holidaysHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsResearch administration and funding