A resolution designating July 19, 2023, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 257

119th Congress

A resolution designating July 19, 2023, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:May 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Graham

R - SC

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This resolution designates July 19, 2023, as 'Glioblastoma Awareness Day'. Glioblastoma is a type of deadly brain cancer, and this resolution is meant to increase public awareness and support for research into this disease.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2127-2128; text: CR S2127)

Introduced5/22/2025

StatusSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

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This resolution designates July 19, 2023, as 'Glioblastoma Awareness Day'. Glioblastoma is a type of deadly brain cancer, and this resolution is meant to increase public awareness and support for research into this disease.

Bill Number: 257
Introduced: 5/22/2025
Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: A resolution designating July 19, 2023, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Bill Number: 257
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
Introduced: 5/22/2025
Summary: This resolution designates July 19, 2023, as 'Glioblastoma Awareness Day'. Glioblastoma is a type of deadly brain cancer, and this resolution is meant to increase public awareness and support for research into this disease.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates July 19, 2023, as 'Glioblastoma Awareness Day'. Glioblastoma is a type of deadly brain cancer, and this resolution is meant to increase public awareness and support for research into this disease.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution designates Glioblastoma Awareness Day. Glioblastoma is a malignant brain tumor.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates July 19, 2023, as a day to raise awareness about glioblastoma, a serious form of brain cancer
Glioblastoma is an aggressive and difficult-to-treat type of brain tumor that often results in poor prognosis for patients
The resolution aims to increase public understanding of glioblastoma and support for medical research to find better treatments

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would primarily impact patients and families affected by glioblastoma, as well as the broader medical research community working to develop new therapies. Designating an awareness day could help generate more public attention and funding for glioblastoma research, which could lead to advancements in treatment options and improved outcomes for glioblastoma patients.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Cancer

Commemorative events and holidays

Health promotion and preventive care

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

257, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating July 19, 2023, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-257