Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

This Senate resolution expresses support for designating October 2026 as Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month to increase public understanding of the condition. The bill highlights that Lewy body dementia is the second most common degenerative dementia, affecting an estimated 1.4 million people in the United States, and notes that delayed diagnoses often lead to serious patient harm and higher healthcare costs. It aims to raise awareness among the general public and medical professionals to facilitate earlier and more accurate diagnosis. Additionally, the resolution commends researchers, caregivers, and organizations working to improve treatments and support services for those living with the disease.

This Senate resolution supports the designation of the week from September 21 through September 25, 2026, as National Hazing Awareness Week. It aims to raise public attention on the physical and psychological dangers associated with hazing in student organizations and athletic teams. The text highlights the passage of the Stop Campus Hazing Act, which requires colleges to report hazing incidents and provide prevention education, while also listing numerous students who have died or been severely injured by such practices. By encouraging citizens to observe this week, the resolution seeks to promote ongoing efforts toward safer campus communities and ethical group behaviors.

This Senate resolution supports designating September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to increase public understanding of the disease. The bill highlights that ovarian cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States, with approximately 80 percent of cases detected at an advanced stage due to vague symptoms and the lack of reliable early detection tests. It notes significant disparities in diagnosis and survival rates for Black women, women of color, low-income individuals, and those living in rural areas. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of genetic testing for high-risk individuals and calls for increased federal investment in research to improve treatment outcomes.

This resolution supports the designation of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual National Community Health Worker Awareness Week. It formally recognizes the contributions of community health workers, who serve as trusted intermediaries connecting individuals and communities to health and social services. The bill encourages collaboration at local, state, and federal levels to raise awareness of this workforce's role in improving public health outcomes.

This Senate resolution declares it is the sense of the body that the United States should invest in a "Mom Economy" to support working mothers by expanding the social safety net. It calls for specific policy changes, including robust paid family and medical leave, universal access to affordable childcare, and increased funding for nutrition programs like SNAP and school meals. The bill also recommends making the child tax credit permanent, raising the federal minimum wage with annual inflation adjustments, and addressing maternal health disparities. Additionally, it urges policymakers to prioritize working mothers in future economic and social safety net legislation to help them balance caregiving responsibilities with workforce participation.