Floor Situation

H.Res. 1485 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds majority vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-TX) on June 29, 2010.

Bill Summary

H.Res. 1485 would resolve that the House of Representatives:

• “Supports the designation of “National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month”;
• “Declares that steps should be taken—
  • “To raise awareness about the importance of screening methods for, and treatment of, prostate cancer;
  • “To support research so that the screening and treatment of prostate cancer may be improved, and so that the causes of, and a cure for, prostate cancer may be discovered; and
  • “To continue to consider ways for improving access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer; and
• “Calls on the people of the United States, interested groups, and affected persons—
  • “To promote awareness of prostate cancer;
  • “To take an active role in the fight to end the devastating effects of prostate cancer on individuals, their families, and the economy; and
  • “To observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.”