Senate backs September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

What it does

The Senate passed a resolution to name September 2025 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution notes that 3.3 million men in the U.S. live with prostate cancer. It calls on Americans, health groups, and the government to raise awareness. The call covers screening and treatment.

Who it affects

Men and their families learn more about prostate cancer. Health groups and doctors can run awareness campaigns. The resolution does not cost money or create new rules.

One thing to notice

The government gives $7.2 billion to the National Cancer Institute. It also gives $75 million to the Defense Department's Prostate Cancer Research Program.

From the analysis of the bill text, linked under Primary records below.

Where it stands

3 cosponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republicans.

• Oct 6, 2025 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in Senate”
• Oct 6, 2025 — Passed the Senate · Congress.gov: “Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a…”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.

Words to know

• resolution — A statement passed by Congress that expresses support for something.
• prostate cancer — A disease that affects the prostate gland in men.
• screening — A test to check if someone has a disease before they feel sick.