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: Representative Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Introduced
Summary
DIPG Awareness Day would be designated for May 17, 2026 to raise public awareness and push for more research into diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma and pediatric brain cancers. It notes DIPG affects about 200 to 400 U.S. children each year, has a median survival of about 9 months and a five-year survival under 1 percent, reports prognosis has not improved in over 40 years, cites roughly 24,000 life-years lost annually, and urges increased federal and private research funding.
Personalized for You
How does this bill affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this bill means for your household, plus every other piece of legislation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Cosponsors
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
TX • R
Sponsored 5/15/2026
Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
OH • R
Sponsored 5/15/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
View on Congress.gov