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SENATES.Res. 786· 119th Congress

Senate designates July 15, 2026 as Glioblastoma Awareness Day

A resolution designating July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

Sponsor
Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Introduced
Jun 23, 2026
Last Action
Jun 23, 2026
Passage
100%
Introduced
Jun 23, 2026
Committee
Floor Vote
Jun 23, 2026
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Senate passed a resolution naming July 15, 2026 as a national awareness day for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer.
  • The resolution passed unanimously with 9 cosponsors and required no amendments.
  • This is a symbolic designation—it creates no new programs, funding, or legal requirements.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Patients, families, and advocacy groups gain an official platform to raise public awareness about glioblastoma's severity and research needs.
  • No taxpayer dollars are spent; this is purely a statement of congressional recognition.
  • Awareness days can prompt media coverage, fundraising efforts, and conversations about underfunded diseases.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Resolution passed Senate on June 23, 2026 and is now complete—symbolic resolutions typically don't advance to the House.
  • Glioblastoma advocates can cite official congressional recognition when promoting awareness campaigns and seeking donations.
  • Contact your representative if you want the House to pass a companion resolution for additional visibility.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 23, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3052; text: CR S3061-3062)
  • Jun 23, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.