U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1578: Supporting the designation of September 2026 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".
Status: In committee, September 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1578 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 24, 2026 Ms. DeLauro (for herself and Mr. Bacon ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month . Whereas ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths of women in the United States and causes more deaths than any other gynecologic cancer; Whereas, in the United States, a woman's lifetime risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is about 1 in 91; Whereas the American Cancer Society estimates 20,010 cases of ovarian cancer will be newly diagnosed in 2026, and 12,450 individuals will die from the disease nationwide; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for ovarian cancer is 51.6 percent, and survival rates vary greatly depending on the stage of diagnosis; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for ovarian cancer exceeds 90 percent for individuals diagnosed in early stages; Whereas, while the mammogram can detect breast cancer and the Pap smear can detect cervical cancer, there is no reliable early detection test for ovarian cancer; Whereas, in June 2007, the first national consensus statement on ovarian cancer symptoms was established to provide consistency in recognizing symptoms, making them easier to identify and report; Whereas Black women …
Sponsors
- Rosa DeLauro (D, HD-003) · primary sponsor
- Don Bacon (R, HD-NE-2)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Health
Common questions
- What is HR1578?
- HR1578 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Supporting the designation of September 2026 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".
- What is the status of HR1578?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1578?
- Rosa DeLauro (D, HD-003), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1578?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1578
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