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HRES 1511118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 16, 2024
Latest Action Date
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1511 from the 118th Congress expresses support for designating September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month." The resolution aims to raise public awareness about prostate cancer, its impact, and the importance of early detection and research. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No detailed legislative text or summary is available for this resolution.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1511 sought to officially recognize September 2024 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to promote awareness but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution supports the designation of a specific month for prostate cancer awareness.
  • It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • The bill did not progress and is recorded as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Individuals affected by prostate cancer', 'Health advocacy organizations focused on cancer awareness', 'Medical research and public health communities']

Potential Concerns

['No direct funding or enforcement mechanisms are included, limiting practical impact.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it does not create legal obligations or policy changes.', 'The lack of detailed legislative text limits clarity on specific awareness activities or goals.']

Political Context

The resolution fits within a common legislative practice of designating awareness months to highlight health issues. It was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to a relevant committee but did not advance, reflecting either limited legislative priority or competing agenda items.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['May increase public and media attention on prostate cancer during September 2024.', 'Could support advocacy efforts by health organizations to promote screening and research.', 'Might encourage future legislative efforts or funding proposals related to prostate cancer.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution is a non-binding expression of support without appropriations or mandates, limiting oversight needs. Transparency considerations focus on tracking such symbolic resolutions for public awareness and advocacy impact rather than regulatory or budgetary consequences.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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