Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, 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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Latest Action · May 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
This House resolution expresses support for designating May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to increase public awareness of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a rare and aggressive pediatric brain cancer. The resolution highlights the severity of DIPG, noting that it affects 200 to 400 children annually in the United States, has a median survival time of only nine months after diagnosis, and has shown virtually no improvement in outcomes over the past 40 years. The measure encourages increased federal and private funding for pediatric cancer research and calls on funding agencies to consider mortality rates and life-years lost when evaluating research grant applications. The resolution does not establish any new programs, require spending, or create legal obligations, as it is a symbolic measure expressing congressional support rather than legislation that creates binding requirements.
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