Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1506 is a nonbinding resolution expressing House support for designating September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month." It does not create new laws, spending, or programs. Instead, it states the House's view that steps should be taken to raise awareness of prostate cancer screening and treatment, encourage research into improved detection, causes, and a cure for the disease, and consider ways to improve access to and quality of related health care services. It also calls on the public, interest groups, and affected individuals to promote awareness and observe the month with appropriate activities.
The resolution cites statistics on prostate cancer's prevalence, noting it affects roughly 1 in 8 men over their lifetimes, disproportionately harms African-American men, and is more survivable when caught early through screening. While the resolution itself imposes no legal obligations, it is intended to draw attention to men's health issues, particularly for older men, those with family histories of the disease, and Black men, who face higher risk.
The bill was introduced on September 1, 2026, by Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA) along with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a simple resolution, it would not go to the President for signature; if passed by the House, it would simply express the chamber's position without carrying the force of law.
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Timeline
1 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1506 do?
- H.Res. 1506 is a nonbinding resolution expressing House support for designating September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month." It does not create new laws, spending, or programs. Instead, it states the House's view that steps should be taken to raise awareness of prostate cancer screening and treatment, encourage research into improved detection, causes, and a cure for the disease, and consider ways to improve access to and quality of related health care services. It also calls on the public, interest groups, and affected individuals to promote awareness and observe the month with appropriate activities. The resolution cites statistics on prostate cancer's prevalence, noting it affects roughly 1 in 8 men over their lifetimes, disproportionately harms African-American men, and is more survivable when caught early through screening. While the resolution itself imposes no legal obligations, it is intended to draw attention to men's health issues, particularly for older men, those with family histories of the disease, and Black men, who face higher risk. The bill was introduced on September 1, 2026, by Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA) along with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a simple resolution, it would not go to the President for signature; if passed by the House, it would simply express the chamber's position without carrying the force of law.
- Has H.Res. 1506 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1506. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1506?
- H.Res. 1506 was sponsored by Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1506?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (1 Sep 2026).
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