Recognizing the extraordinary resilience and courage of children and families fighting neuroblastoma and supports the incredible effort of clinicians and researchers working to address this disease and expressing support for September 3, 2026, to be designated as "Neuroblastoma Awareness Day".
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Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1509 is a House resolution expressing support for designating September 3, 2026, as "Neuroblastoma Awareness Day." The resolution does not create new law, allocate funding, or establish programs; it is a symbolic statement recognizing children and families affected by neuroblastoma and the clinicians and researchers working on the disease. The text cites background information on neuroblastoma, describing it as the most common cancer in infants and a leading cause of childhood cancer deaths, and notes survival rates, treatment challenges, and the historically lower level of research funding for pediatric cancers compared to adult cancers.
The resolution primarily affects public recognition and awareness rather than any group's legal rights or obligations. It is intended to acknowledge families coping with neuroblastoma, honor the work of medical professionals and researchers, and encourage broader awareness that supporters say could aid earlier diagnosis and drive research investment, though the resolution itself does not mandate any such outcomes.
The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Judy Chu, with Rep. Kelly of Pennsylvania as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a simple resolution, if passed it would express the House's sentiment but would not require Senate action or the President's signature. Its next step would be committee consideration before any potential vote by the full House.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1509 do?
- H.Res. 1509 is a House resolution expressing support for designating September 3, 2026, as "Neuroblastoma Awareness Day." The resolution does not create new law, allocate funding, or establish programs; it is a symbolic statement recognizing children and families affected by neuroblastoma and the clinicians and researchers working on the disease. The text cites background information on neuroblastoma, describing it as the most common cancer in infants and a leading cause of childhood cancer deaths, and notes survival rates, treatment challenges, and the historically lower level of research funding for pediatric cancers compared to adult cancers. The resolution primarily affects public recognition and awareness rather than any group's legal rights or obligations. It is intended to acknowledge families coping with neuroblastoma, honor the work of medical professionals and researchers, and encourage broader awareness that supporters say could aid earlier diagnosis and drive research investment, though the resolution itself does not mandate any such outcomes. The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Judy Chu, with Rep. Kelly of Pennsylvania as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a simple resolution, if passed it would express the House's sentiment but would not require Senate action or the President's signature. Its next step would be committee consideration before any potential vote by the full House.
- Has H.Res. 1509 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1509. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1509?
- H.Res. 1509 was sponsored by Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1509?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (3 Sep 2026).
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