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Designating July 15, 2026, as “Glioblastoma Awareness Day”.

S. Res. 786 · 119th Congress · Jun 23, 2026 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

Designating July 15, 2026, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.

That the Senate—
(1)
designates July 15, 2026, as “Glioblastoma Awareness Day”;
(2)
encourages increased public awareness of glioblastoma;
(3)
honors the individuals who have died from the devastating disease of glioblastoma or are currently living with the disease;
(4)
supports efforts to develop better treatments for glioblastoma that will improve the long-term prognosis for, and the quality of life of, individuals diagnosed with the disease;
(5)
recognizes the importance of molecular biomarker testing to the diagnosis and treatment of glioblastoma;
(6)
expresses support for the individuals who are battling brain tumors, as well as the families, friends, and caregivers of those individuals;
(7)
urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research among governmental, private, and nonprofit organizations, which is a promising means of advancing the understanding and treatment of glioblastoma; and
(8)
encourages continued investments in glioblastoma research and treatments, including through the Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network and other existing brain tumor research resources.