Introduced
June 23, 2026
Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Markey, Ms. Warren, Mr. Coons, Mr. Gallego, and Mrs. Shaheen) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating July 15, 2026, as “Glioblastoma Awareness Day”.
- (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.