119-hres392

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 392 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 392

 Expressing support for the designation of May as ``National Bladder 
 Cancer Awareness Month''.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 May 6, 2025

Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Fitzpatrick, 
 Mr. Tonko, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Ms. Sewell, Ms. Barragan, Mr. 
 Aderholt, Ms. Norton, and Mr. Connolly) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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 RESOLUTION

 Expressing support for the designation of May as ``National Bladder 
 Cancer Awareness Month''.

Whereas increased public awareness and early treatment of bladder cancer will 
 save thousands of lives;
Whereas more than 800,000 families in the United States live with bladder 
 cancer;
Whereas it is estimated that more than 84,870 people in the United States, or 
 over 230 Americans every day, will be diagnosed with bladder cancer in 
 2025, including over 65,080 men and 19,790 women;
Whereas it is estimated that bladder cancer will kill more than 17,420 Americans 
 this year alone;
Whereas bladder cancer can directly impact all people, regardless of age, sex, 
 and race;
Whereas bladder cancer is among the top 7 most diagnosed cancers in the United 
 States, and the top 4 most commonly diagnosed cancers for our honored 
 veterans;
Whereas, if diagnosed early, bladder cancer is highly treatable, but 
 survivability rates decrease substantially with later detection;
Whereas smoking and environmental or occupational exposure to carcinomic 
 chemicals are the top causes of bladder cancer;
Whereas studies have shown a higher level of bladder cancer in firefighters, 
 veterans, and senior citizens than in the general public;
Whereas bladder cancer symptoms, such as blood in the urine, are easily 
 recognized, however, many Americans are unaware of the warning signs and 
 often put off diagnostic testing and treatment;
Whereas bladder cancer is known as one of the most expensive cancers to treat on 
 a per patient basis and has a reoccurrence rate of approximately 50 to 
 80 percent, requiring lifelong surveillance;
Whereas, while bladder cancer is more prevalent in men, women are commonly 
 diagnosed at a later stage and face a worse prognosis even when 
 diagnosed at the same stage as men;
Whereas there have been limited significant breakthroughs in the past 30 years 
 to advance the treatment of and move toward a cure for bladder cancer;
Whereas the quality of life and chance of survival for a bladder cancer patient 
 depends largely on new advancements and a renewed focus on research from 
 both the Federal Government and private industry;
Whereas increased awareness for bladder cancer will promote earlier diagnosis 
 and increased chances of survival;
Whereas, in 2025, Congress will require the Department of Veterans Affairs to 
 dramatically increase bladder cancer treatments for the Nation's 
 veterans exposed to toxins from burn pits under the Honoring our PACT 
 Act of 2022, living up to the promise the Nation made decades ago;
Whereas based on the Nation's experience diagnosing and caring for Vietnam 
 veterans exposed to carcinogenic chemicals such as Agent Orange and 
 Agent Blue;
Whereas the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, working 
 concurrently with the National Institutes of Health, annually fund the 
 high-risk, high-reward research required to one day discover a cure for 
 bladder cancer;
Whereas traditionally throughout May, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones 
 unite for walks in communities across the United States to raise 
 awareness for bladder cancer along with funds for bladder cancer 
 research;
Whereas the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network has worked for 20 years to raise 
 public awareness for bladder cancer while providing patients with the 
 knowledge, resources, and support they need to navigate their personal 
 bladder cancer journey;
Whereas the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network annually funds cutting edge research 
 in search of better treatments and a final cure for bladder cancer while 
 working every day to raise public awareness, support patients, and 
 increase research; and
Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as ``National Bladder 
 Cancer Awareness Month'': Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) supports the designation of ``National Bladder Cancer 
 Awareness Month'';

    (2) supports the goals and ideals of ``National Bladder 
 Cancer Awareness Month''; and

    (3) calls on the people of the United States, interested 
 groups, the research community, and affected persons to--
        (A) promote awareness of bladder cancer and foster 
 understanding of the impact of the disease on patients, 
 their families, caregivers, and their community;
        (B) take an active role in the fight to end bladder 
 cancer; and
            (C) observe ``National Bladder Cancer Awareness 
 Month'' with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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