Search Results: keywords:"young adults"

  • S. RES. 724 — Designating May 2024 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:236

    The resolution S. RES. 724 designates May 2024 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month" in the United States. It highlights the significant impact brain tumors have, being the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children and teens, and the second for young adults. The...

    Simple Explanation

    In May 2024, people in the United States are going to pay special attention to brain tumors, which are lumps in the brain that can make people very sick. This is to help everyone learn more about them, find better ways to make people feel better, and support those who have them.

  • S. 4812 — To establish a pilot program to address behavioral health needs among children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,410

    S. 4812 aims to create a pilot program to support behavioral health needs for children, adolescents, and young adults. It proposes awarding grants to eligible entities like nonprofit organizations and educational agencies to develop best practices that help parents and...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4812 is a plan to help kids and young adults with things that make them feel sad or worried by giving money to groups that teach families how to spot these feelings early. It also asks for a study to make sure the help these kids get from friends is good and useful.

  • H. RES. 1090 — Supporting the designation of the first week of April as Adolescent Immunization Action Week and recognizing the importance of encouraging vaccination for adolescents and young adults to protect against serious illness.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:275

    H. RES. 1090 proposes designating the first week of April as "Adolescent Immunization Action Week." The resolution emphasizes the importance of vaccines in protecting adolescents and young adults from serious illnesses and encourages widespread participation in supporting immunization...

    Simple Explanation

    Each spring, H. RES. 1090 wants to celebrate a special week called "Adolescent Immunization Action Week" to remind kids and teenagers to get their vaccines, which are like superhero shields that help keep them safe from getting really sick. It also asks for everyone to work together to spread good information about these superhero shields, especially in places that don't hear about them as much!