Senate Passes Kelly-Backed Bipartisan Resolution Designating Glioblastoma Awareness Day

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) applauded the Senate passage of his resolution designating July 15^th, 2026, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day, honoring the more than 13,000 Americans who die from the disease each year, including Arizona's own Senator John McCain.

"I first came to the Senate to serve out the remainder of John McCain's term, and his legacy has shaped how I think about public service every day. He fought glioblastoma with the same toughness and determination he brought to everything else," said Kelly. "Every year, more than 13,000 Americans lose their lives to this disease. This resolution is for them and for everyone still in that fight today. We're not going to stop pushing until we find better research and treatments."

In addition to Kelly, the resolution is cosponsored by Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John Barrasso (R-WY), Tim Scott (R-SC), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ed Markey (D-MA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Ruben Gallego (D-AX) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).

Background:

The resolution designating July 15^th, 2026, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day:

• Encourages increased public awareness of glioblastoma
• Honors the individuals who have died from the devastating disease of glioblastoma or are currently living with the disease
• Supports efforts to develop better treatments for glioblastoma that will improve the long-term prognosis for, and the quality of life of, individuals diagnosed with the disease
• Recognizes the importance of molecular bio-marker testing to the diagnosis and treatment of glioblastoma
• Expresses support for the individuals who are battling brain tumors, as well as the families, friends, and caregivers of those individuals
• Urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research among governmental, private, and nonprofit organizations, which is a promising means of advancing the understanding and treatment of glioblastoma
• Encourages continued investments in glioblastoma research and treatments, including through the Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network and other existing brain tumor research resources

Click here to read the full text of the resolution.