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Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-675| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
Troy A. Carter

Troy A. Carter

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (6)
Richard McCormick (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for designating September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month . It highlights the significant impact of prostate cancer, noting that it is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the importance of early detection through screening methods like digital rectal exams and PSA blood tests, which can dramatically increase survival rates. Furthermore, the resolution declares that steps should be taken to raise awareness about screening and treatment, encourage comprehensive research to improve detection, discover causes, and develop a cure for prostate cancer. It also advocates for continued efforts to improve access to and the quality of healthcare services for detecting and treating the disease. Finally, the resolution calls upon the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected individuals to actively promote awareness and observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate activities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1118
Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-584
Expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1336
Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-633
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1511
Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-700
Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-1095
Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-482
Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 3, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-436
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1118
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-584
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1336
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-633
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1511
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-700
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-1095
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-482
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


  • September 3, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-436
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Health

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-436: A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
CancerCommemorative events and holidaysHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsResearch administration and funding

Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-675| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
This resolution expresses strong support for designating September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month . It highlights the significant impact of prostate cancer, noting that it is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the importance of early detection through screening methods like digital rectal exams and PSA blood tests, which can dramatically increase survival rates. Furthermore, the resolution declares that steps should be taken to raise awareness about screening and treatment, encourage comprehensive research to improve detection, discover causes, and develop a cure for prostate cancer. It also advocates for continued efforts to improve access to and the quality of healthcare services for detecting and treating the disease. Finally, the resolution calls upon the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected individuals to actively promote awareness and observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate activities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1118
Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-584
Expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1336
Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-633
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1511
Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-700
Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-1095
Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-482
Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Sep 3, 2025
Submitted in House
Sep 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-436
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1118
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-584
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1336
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-633
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1511
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-700
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-1095
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-482
    Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


  • September 3, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • September 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-436
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Troy A. Carter

Troy A. Carter

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (6)
Richard McCormick (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-436: A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCommemorative events and holidaysHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsResearch administration and funding