U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1509: Recognizing the extraordinary resilience and courage of children and families fighting neuroblastoma and supports the incredible effort of clinicians and researchers working to address this disease and expressing support for September 3, 2026, to be designated as "Neuroblastoma Awareness Day".
Status: In committee, September 3, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 3, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1509 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 3, 2026 Ms. Chu (for herself and Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the extraordinary resilience and courage of children and families fighting neuroblastoma and supports the incredible effort of clinicians and researchers working to address this disease and expressing support for September 3, 2026, to be designated as Neuroblastoma Awareness Day . Whereas neuroblastoma is the most common cancer in infants and the most common extracranial solid tumor in childhood; Whereas there are approximately 600 to 800 new cases of neuroblastoma diagnosed each year in the United States; Whereas neuroblastoma accounts for about 8 to 10 percent of all childhood cancers and approximately 15 percent of childhood cancer deaths; Whereas approximately 90 percent of neuroblastoma cases are diagnosed before 5 years of age, with many cases occurring during infancy; Whereas symptoms are often nonspecific, which can delay diagnosis and treatment; Whereas neuroblastoma accounts for a disproportionate share of pediatric cancer deaths relative to its incidence; Whereas high-risk neuroblastoma remains one of the most difficult pediatric cancers to treat successfully; Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for children with high-risk neuroblastoma is approximately 63 percent; Whereas treatment for high-risk neuroblastoma …
Sponsors
- Judy Chu (D, HD-CA-28) · primary sponsor
- Mike Kelly (R, HD-PA-16)
- Debbie Dingell (D, HD-006)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001)
- Norton, Eleanor (D, HD-000)
- Michael McCaul (R, HD-010)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Health
Common questions
- What is HR1509?
- HR1509 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Recognizing the extraordinary resilience and courage of children and families fighting neuroblastoma and supports the incredible effort of clinicians and researchers working to address this disease and expressing support for September 3, 2026, to be designated as "Neuroblastoma Awareness Day".
- What is the status of HR1509?
- In committee as of September 3, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (September 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1509?
- Judy Chu (D, HD-CA-28), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1509?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1509
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