H.RES.69: Expressing support for designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced Jan. 30, 2017
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2017

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Bill Summary

Expresses support for the designation of DIPG Awareness Day. ("DIPG" is diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a terminal childhood brain cancer.) Encourages the National Cancer Institute and other research funders to elevate their consideration of the mortality rate of a type of cancer as well as the life years lost as factors considered during the grant application process.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 8 statements associated with H.RES.69.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Feb. 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan. 30, 2017

Introduced in the House by Steve Knight (R-Calif.)

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