H. Res. 394 (119th)Bill Overview

Expressing support for the designation of July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

Simple ResolutionHealth|CancerCommemorative events and holidays
Cosponsors
Support
Lean Democratic
Introduced
May 6, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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President
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Congressional Activities
01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives support for designating July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day" and lists nonbinding objectives such as encouraging public awareness, honoring patients and caregivers, and supporting research. It does not create new legal rights, appropriate funds, or change federal law—it is a formal statement by the House. The text highlights needs like molecular biomarker testing, continued investment in research including the Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network, and collaboration among government, private, and nonprofit groups.

Passage rules

This is a simple resolution acted on only in the House of Representatives; it must be adopted by a majority vote in the House, is not sent to the President, and does not have the force of law.

This non‑binding House resolution expresses support for designating July 16, 2025, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day." It encourages public awareness, honors patients and caregivers, recognizes molecular biomarker testing, and urges collaborative research and continued investment, including mention of the Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network (GTN).

The resolution does not appropriate funds or create new statutory authorities.

Passage0/100

This is a nonbinding House resolution designating an awareness day; it does not create law or require enactment.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a typical commemorative House resolution: it clearly defines the issue and purpose, designates a date, and issues expressions of support and encouragement without creating legal obligations or new authorities.

Contention8/100

Liberal emphasizes pushing for concrete funding; conservatives stress avoiding new federal spending

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Likely helpedFederal agencies

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitMay increase public and media attention to glioblastoma, raising disease awareness.
  • Potential benefitCould encourage philanthropy and private donations toward glioblastoma research and patient support.
  • Potential benefitHighlights molecular biomarker testing, potentially promoting greater clinician and patient uptake.
Likely burdened
  • Federal agenciesResolution is non‑binding and does not authorize new federal funding or regulatory changes.
  • Potential burdenUnlikely to materially change clinical outcomes or survival rates in the short term.
  • Potential burdenMay create public expectations for action despite lacking specific implementation or budget provisions.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberal emphasizes pushing for concrete funding; conservatives stress avoiding new federal spending
Progressive95%

Likely strongly supportive because the resolution highlights a deadly cancer, emphasizes research needs, and calls for continued investments.

It aligns with priorities for public health attention, patient support, and federal research infrastructure like the GTN.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Generally supportive because the resolution is nonbinding, honors patients, and promotes research collaboration.

Sees it as a modest, low‑cost step, while wanting clarity that it does not obligate new spending without appropriation.

Leans supportive
Conservative85%

Likely supportive of the awareness and honoring aspects but cautious about implications for federal spending or program expansion.

Views the resolution as acceptable if it remains symbolic and avoids unfunded mandates.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

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President

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Passage likelihood0/100

This is a nonbinding House resolution designating an awareness day; it does not create law or require enactment.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House will formally schedule a vote
  • If a companion Senate resolution will be introduced
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Liberal emphasizes pushing for concrete funding; conservatives stress avoiding new federal spending

This is a nonbinding House resolution designating an awareness day; it does not create law or require enactment.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a typical commemorative House resolution: it clearly defines the issue and purpose, designates a date, and issues expressions of support and encouragement without…

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