Designating September 2025 as "Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month".

House Concurrent Resolution

H.Con.Res. 55

119th Congress

Designating September 2025 as "Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

D - MI

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This concurrent resolution supports designating September 2025 as Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month, encompassing cervical, ovarian, endometrial/uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. The resolution notes approximately 118,920 new cases and 34,630 deaths from gynecologic cancers occur annually, with endometrial cancer being one of the few cancers with rising incidence and mortality rates.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This concurrent resolution supports designating September 2025 as Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month, encompassing cervical, ovarian, endometrial/uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. The resolution notes approximately 118,920 new cases and 34,630 deaths from gynecologic cancers occur annually, with endometrial cancer being one of the few cancers with rising incidence and mortality rates.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Approximately 118,920 new gynecologic cancer cases are diagnosed and 34,630 deaths occur annually in the U.S.
Endometrial and ovarian cancers rank fifth and sixth in cancer deaths among women respectively
Cervical cancer is the only gynecologic cancer with a reliable screening test and is vaccine-preventable
No screening tests exist for endometrial and ovarian cancers, which are often diagnosed at later stages
Endometrial cancer is one of the few cancers with rising incidence and mortality rates

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects women at risk for gynecologic cancers, those currently diagnosed, cancer survivors, and their families. Healthcare providers and the Foundation for Women's Cancer are recognized for their awareness efforts. The resolution encourages all Americans to learn about gynecologic cancer risks and supports research to reduce the burden of these cancers.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

55, 119th Congress (2025). "Designating September 2025 as "Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hconres-55