U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1601: Recognizing September as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
Status: In committee, October 1, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1601 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2026 Mr. Miller of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , and Mrs. Cammack ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month . Whereas September is recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month , and the annual observance brings attention to children and families affected by cancer and the importance of advancements to improve survival rates and quality of life for pediatric cancer patients; Whereas childhood cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease among children past infancy in the United States; Whereas, due to medical advancements, screening, and awareness, percent of children with cancer now survive 5 years or more, which is a significant advancement since the mid-1970s when the survival rate was only 58 percent; however, too many young lives are still lost or jeopardized; Whereas childhood cancers can differ from adult cancers, with unique biological characteristics and treatment depending on the type of cancer and the child's circumstances, and with survivors often impacted by the long-term effects of cancer; Whereas childhood cancer includes several different diseases and, according to the National Cancer Institute's childhood cancer overview, leukemias, brain and other central nervous system tumors, and lymphomas …
Sponsors
- Max Miller (R, HD-OH-7) · primary sponsor
- Mike Kelly (R, HD-PA-16)
- Kat Cammack (R, HD-FL-3)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Health
Common questions
- What is HR1601?
- HR1601 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Recognizing September as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
- What is the status of HR1601?
- In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (October 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1601?
- Max Miller (R, HD-OH-7), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1601?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1601
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