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.
Sponsored by Dingell, Debbie (Democrat-MI-6) · House · Introduced May 15, 2026
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This bill expresses congressional support for designating May 17, 2026, as 'DIPG Awareness Day' to increase public awareness about diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a rare and aggressive pediatric brain cancer, and to encourage research into treatments and cures for this disease and pediatric cancers more broadly.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 15, 2026
In Committee
May 15, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Dingell, Debbie
Independent · MI-6
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