H.Res. 324 is a symbolic resolution expressing Congressional support for designating April 2025 as "Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month." The resolution does not create new programs or funding; instead, it raises public awareness about esophageal cancer, which the resolution notes is one of the fastest-growing and deadliest cancers in America, killing one person every 36 minutes and increasing over 700 percent in recent decades. The resolution encourages federal agencies, states, nonprofits, and media to educate the public about risk factors such as chronic acid reflux (GERD), symptoms like persistent heartburn and hoarse voice, and the importance of early detection, noting that early-stage patients have significantly higher survival rates of up to 49 percent compared to those diagnosed at later stages. The resolution also calls for increased research funding and development of better screening methods for esophageal cancer, and honors patients, survivors, and their families affected by the disease.
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