HRES 182119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2025, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day".

Introduced: Mar 3, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This is a non-binding House Resolution (H. Res. 182) introduced in the 119th Congress by Mr. Morelle. It expresses support for designating March 3, 2025, as “National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day.” The resolution provides background on triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), noting its distinct biology, its disproportionate impact on certain groups, and its higher mortality relative to other breast cancers. The purpose is to raise awareness and call for strong actions to eradicate TNBC, but the measure itself does not create new laws, programs, or funding.

Key Points

1The resolution designates March 3, 2025, as “National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day” and expresses support for that designation.
2TNBC is described as a distinct type of breast cancer recognized since 2006, characterized by the absence of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and HER2 receptors.
3TNBC disproportionately affects young women, Black and Hispanic women, and people with BRCA gene mutations.
4Approximately 10-15% of all breast cancer diagnoses are TNBC, and these cancers can be more aggressive, with a higher likelihood of spreading and recurring. They account for about 25% of breast cancer deaths in the United States.
5The resolution frames the designation as a means to raise awareness of TNBC’s impact on families and to call for strong action to eradicate the disease; it is directed to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: individuals and families affected by triple-negative breast cancer, and the broader community of TNBC patients and advocates seeking awareness and research funding.Secondary group/area affected: healthcare providers, researchers, public health organizations, and policy advocates involved in breast cancer education and research funding.Additional impacts: serves a symbolic and awareness-raising purpose; does not create new laws, authorize spending, or impose new duties on government agencies; may help bolster public attention and support for TNBC research and outreach efforts. Sponsor: Mr. Morelle; the measure was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Generated by gpt-5-nano on Nov 1, 2025