Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 232

A resolution designating May 2025 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month

May 15, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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The Senate has officially passed this resolution to designate May 2025 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Because the Senate already agreed to the measure, no further action is needed in that chamber. The bill is now considered complete.

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Key Points

The Senate officially named May 2025 as a month to focus on brain tumor awareness. This effort aims to honor people living with the disease and those who have passed away from it.
Brain tumors are a major health issue in the United States. About 93,000 people are diagnosed each year, and they are the top cause of cancer deaths for children and teenagers.
The resolution points out that treating brain tumors is very difficult because there are over 100 different types. Most current treatments do not extend life by more than two years on average.
By passing this, the Senate hopes to encourage more research and better screening tools. Currently, there are very few ways to find brain tumors early or treat them effectively.

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May 15, 2025Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2948; text: CR S2954-2955)

May 15, 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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May 15, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution designating May 2025 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".

Bill NumberSRES 232

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2948; text: CR S2954-2955)

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