U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SR786: A resolution designating July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Status: Introduced, June 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 23, 2026:
III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 786 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2026 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Kelly , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Markey , Ms. Warren , Mr. Coons , Mr. Gallego , and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 15, 2026, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day . Whereas it is estimated that more than 13,000 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2026; Whereas glioblastoma is-- (1) the most common malignant (cancerous) brain tumor, accounting for approximately 1⁄2 of all primary malignant brain tumors; and (2) the most aggressive, complex, difficult to treat, and deadly type of brain tumor; Whereas it is estimated that more than 10,000 individuals in the United States will succumb to glioblastoma each year; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma is only 7 percent, and the median survival rate following all diagnosed cases is only 8 months; Whereas glioblastoma is described as a disease that affects the essence of self , as the treatment and removal of glioblastoma presents significant challenges due to the uniquely complex and fragile nature of the brain, the primary organ in the human body that controls not only cognitive …
Sponsors
- Graham, Lindsey (R) · primary sponsor
- Kelly, Mark (D)
- Barrasso, John (R)
- Scott, Tim (R)
- Van Hollen, Chris (D)
- Markey, Edward (D)
- Warren, Elizabeth (D)
- Coons, Christopher (D)
- Gallego, Ruben (D)
- Shaheen, Jeanne (D)
Latest actions
- : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3052; text: CR S3061-3062)
- : Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays, Health promotion and preventive care, Cancer, Health
Common questions
- What is SR786?
- SR786 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution designating July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
- What is the status of SR786?
- Introduced as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3052; text: CR S3061-3062) (June 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR786?
- Graham, Lindsey (R), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR786?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/786
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