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a worse prognosis even when diagnosed at the same stage 
as men; 
Whereas there have been limited significant breakthroughs in 
the past 30 years to advance the treatment of and move 
toward a cure for bladder cancer; 
Whereas the quality of life and chance of survival for a blad-
der cancer patient depends largely on new advancements 
and a renewed focus on research from both the Federal 
Government and private industry; 
Whereas increased awareness for bladder cancer will promote 
earlier diagnosis and increased chances of survival; 
Whereas, in 2023, Congress will require the Department of 
Veterans Affairs to dramatically increase bladder cancer 
treatments for the Nation’s veterans, living up to the 
promise the Nation made decades ago; 
Whereas based on the Nation’s experience diagnosing and 
caring for Vietnam veterans exposed to carcinogenic 
chemicals such as Agent Orange and Agent Blue, efforts 
are underway to document current servicemembers’ expo-
sure to burn pits; 
Whereas the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Pro-
grams, working concurrently with the National Institutes 
of Health, annually fund the high-risk, high-reward, re-
search required to one day discover a cure for bladder 
cancer; 
Whereas traditionally throughout May, survivors, caregivers, 
and loved ones unite for walks in communities across the 
United States to raise awareness for bladder cancer along 
with funds for bladder cancer research; 
Whereas the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network has worked 
for more than 18 years to raise public awareness for 
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bladder cancer while providing patients with the knowl-
edge, resources, and support they need to navigate their 
personal bladder cancer journey; 
Whereas the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network annually 
funds cutting edge research in search of better treat-
ments and a final cure for bladder cancer while working 
every day to raise public awareness, support patients, and 
increase research; and 
Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as 
‘‘National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month’’: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Blad-
der Cancer Awareness Month’’; 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘National 
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month’’; and 
(3) calls on the people of the United States, in-
terested groups, the research community, and af-
fected persons to— 
(A) promote awareness of bladder cancer 
and foster understanding of the impact of the 
disease on patients, their families, caregivers, 
and their community; 
(B) take an active role in the fight to end 
bladder cancer; and 
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(C) observe ‘‘National Bladder Cancer 
Awareness Month’’ with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities. 
Æ 
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