A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 436

119th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

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

Introduced:Oct 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Crapo

R - ID

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This resolution supports designating September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and second-leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. The resolution notes that over 3.3 million men are living with prostate cancer and 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed in their lifetimes.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958-6959)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports designating September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and second-leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. The resolution notes that over 3.3 million men are living with prostate cancer and 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed in their lifetimes.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The American Cancer Society estimates 313,780 men will be diagnosed and over 35,770 will die from prostate cancer in 2025
When diagnosed at localized or regional stage, the survival rate nears 100%, but drops to 37% for metastasized cancer
Congress appropriated $75 million for the Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program in fiscal year 2025
The VA has established 21 Precision Oncology Centers of Excellence for veterans with prostate cancer
35% of newly diagnosed cases occur in men under age 65, and having a father or brother with the disease more than doubles risk

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects the more than 3.3 million men currently living with prostate cancer, the hundreds of thousands diagnosed annually, and their families. Healthcare providers are encouraged to promote screening awareness. The resolution also supports ongoing federal research investments at NIH, the National Cancer Institute ($7.2 billion appropriated), and the Department of Defense.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Cancer

Commemorative events and holidays

Health care coverage and access

Health care quality

Health promotion and preventive care

Medical research

Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Research administration and funding

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

436, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-436