H.Res. 1506
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
Summary:
• This House resolution expresses support for designating September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month"
• The bill highlights key statistics, including that 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes, an estimated 333,830 men will be diagnosed in 2026, and African-American men face significantly higher incidence and more than double the mortality rate compared to White men
• The resolution calls on Congress to raise awareness, encourage research into causes and cures, and improve access to screening and treatment, while urging the public to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities
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• The bill highlights key statistics, including that 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes, an estimated 333,830 men will be diagnosed in 2026, and African-American men face significantly higher incidence and more than double the mortality rate compared to White men
• The resolution calls on Congress to raise awareness, encourage research into causes and cures, and improve access to screening and treatment, while urging the public to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities
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