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

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Bill Number

HRES 416

Introduced

May 17, 2023

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Cancer Child health Commemorative events and holidays Health Health programs administration and funding Medical research Research administration and funding

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Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of DIPG Awareness Day. DIPG is diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a terminal childhood brain cancer.

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May 19, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 17, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 17, 2023

Introduced in House

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