S.RES.587: A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2020, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and encourage research on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.

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  • This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced May 19, 2020
  • Latest Major Action May 19, 2020

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This resolution expresses support for the designation of DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day. Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a rare, fast-growing tumor that forms on the brain stem.

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May 19, 2020
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2020
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2508; text: CR S2507)
May 19, 2020

Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

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