Supporting the recognition of October 2025 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month".

House Resolution

H.Res. 806

119th Congress

Supporting the recognition of October 2025 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Earl Carter

R - GA

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

Supports recognition of October 2025 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Notes 319,000 new cases and 42,000 deaths expected in 2025, with survival rates varying dramatically from 99% for localized to 32% for metastatic disease.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Supports recognition of October 2025 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Notes 319,000 new cases and 42,000 deaths expected in 2025, with survival rates varying dramatically from 99% for localized to 32% for metastatic disease.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports October 2025 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Notes 319,000 new cases and 42,000 deaths expected in 2025
Highlights 99% survival for localized vs. 32% for metastatic disease
Notes Black women have 38% higher mortality rates than White women
Raises concern about rising diagnoses in women under 50

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Breast cancer survivors, patients, and advocacy organizations would receive national recognition. Resolution promotes awareness of screening, treatment access, and research funding needs. Highlights health disparities among racial groups.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

806, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting the recognition of October 2025 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-806