H.Res. 1258 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
Cosponsors: 7 (6 D, 1 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-08
Introduced: 2026-05-04
Latest action (2026-05-04): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What H.Res. 1258 does, in plain terms
The Congressional Research Service has not published a summary of H.Res. 1258 yet. Its official title: “Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".”.
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Unanimous support: non-binding House resolution falls within legislative proceedings authority, imposes no obligations or appropriations.
The proposed House Resolution merely expresses the sense of the House of Representatives in support of designating a month for awareness of brain tumors, imposing no binding obligation upon the people or states, nor appropriating any funds. Such expressions fall within the inherent authority of each House to determine its rules of proceedings and to exercise freedom of speech or debate in its proceedings, essential to the independent functioning of the legislative branch under republican principles. This does not encroach upon executive or judicial powers, nor exceed the enumerated limits of f…
This resolution merely expresses the sense of the House regarding a designation of awareness for a medical condition, imposing no mandate, appropriation, or compulsion upon the people or states. It falls within the House's authority to conduct its proceedings and voice collective sentiments without enacting binding law, consistent with strict limits on federal power. Such actions neither infringe individual liberty nor usurp reserved powers, as they effect no substantive governance.
The proposed resolution merely expresses the sense of the House of Representatives in support of designating a month for awareness, involving no appropriation of funds, mandate upon the states, or exercise of substantive legislative authority. Such expressions fall within the inherent power of each House to conduct its proceedings and declare its sentiments, consistent with the careful enumeration of federal powers and preservation of state sovereignty.
The proposed House Resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives in designating a month for awareness of brain tumors, a non-binding measure that imposes no legal obligation upon the people or states. Such resolutions fall within the authority of each House to determine its own proceedings and to communicate its sentiments on matters of public concern, consistent with the necessary and proper means to execute its legislative functions. As this end is legitimate and plainly adapted to informing the public without contravening any constitutional prohibition, it is constitutional…
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