Expressing support for the designation of July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

House Resolution

H.Res. 394

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Marcy Kaptur

Representative

Democratic

OH-9

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill expresses support for designating July 16, 2025, as 'Glioblastoma Awareness Day'. Glioblastoma is a serious type of brain cancer. The bill marks the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement, which established cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom on nuclear defense and deterrence. It also commends the Royal Navy for maintaining a continuous at-sea deterrent.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

SponsorMarcy Kaptur (D-OH)

Introduced6/10/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Expressing support for the designation of July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

This bill expresses support for designating July 16, 2025, as 'Glioblastoma Awareness Day'. Glioblastoma is a serious type of brain cancer. The bill marks the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement, which established cooperation between the United Sta

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This bill expresses support for designating July 16, 2025, as 'Glioblastoma Awareness Day'. Glioblastoma is a serious type of brain cancer. The bill marks the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement, which established cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom on nuclear defense and deterrence. It also commends the Royal Navy for maintaining a continuous at-sea deterrent.

Bill Number: 394
Sponsor: Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)
Introduced: 6/10/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Title: Expressing support for the designation of July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Bill Number: 394
Sponsor: Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 6/10/2025
Summary: This bill expresses support for designating July 16, 2025, as 'Glioblastoma Awareness Day'. Glioblastoma is a serious type of brain cancer. The bill marks the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement, which established cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom on nuclear de

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill expresses support for designating July 16, 2025, as 'Glioblastoma Awareness Day'. Glioblastoma is a serious type of brain cancer. The bill marks the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement, which established cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom on nuclear defense and deterrence. It also commends the Royal Navy for maintaining a continuous at-sea deterrent.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution marks the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement. (The agreement established basic policy and terms for the sale of Polaris missiles by the United States to the United Kingdom, and formed a basis of cooperation between the two countries on strategic nuclear defense and deterrence.) </p> <p>The resolution also commends the Royal Navy for maintaining a continuous at-sea deterrent and reaffirms the United Kingdom as a valued ally of the United States. </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill designates July 16, 2025, as 'Glioblastoma Awareness Day' to bring attention to this form of brain cancer.
The bill commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement, which formed a basis of cooperation between the US and UK on nuclear defense.
The bill commends the Royal Navy for maintaining a continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, reaffirming the UK as a valued US ally.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would raise awareness about glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer, on a designated national day. It would also recognize the longstanding defense partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom. While the bill does not directly impact most Americans, it demonstrates continued bipartisan support for the US-UK alliance and efforts to address serious health issues.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

394, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-394