S. Res. 947 · Passed Senate · Other

A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".

Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-SC)

What it does

• Designates September 2026 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
• Requests that the Federal Government, States, localities, and nonprofit organizations observe the month with appropriate programs and activities to increase public knowledge of childhood cancer risks.
• Encourages survivors of childhood cancer to continue receiving ongoing monitoring and care throughout their adult lives.
• Recognizes the human toll of childhood cancer and pledges to make prevention and cure a public health priority.

Latest action

Sep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5273)