; Whereas there have been limited significant breakthroughs in the past 30 years to advance the treatment of and move toward a cure for bladder cancer; Whereas the quality of life and chance of survival for a bladder cancer patient depends largely on new advancements and a renewed focus on research from both the Federal Government and private industry; Whereas increased awareness for bladder cancer will promote earlier diagnosis and increased chances of survival; Whereas, in 2023, Congress will require the Department of Veterans Affairs to dramatically increase bladder cancer treatments for the Nation’s veterans, living up to the promise the Nation made decades ago; Whereas based on the Nation’s experience diagnosing and caring for Vietnam veterans exposed to carcinogenic chemicals such as Agent Orange and Agent Blue, efforts are underway to document current servicemembers’ exposure to burn pits; Whereas the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, working concurrently with the National Institutes of Health, annually fund the high-risk, high-reward, research required to one day discover a cure for bladder cancer; Whereas traditionally throughout May, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones unite for walks in communities across the United States to raise awareness for bladder cancer along with funds for bladder cancer research; Whereas the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network has worked for more than 18 years to raise public awareness for bladder cancer while providing patients with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to navigate their personal bladder cancer journey; Whereas the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network annually funds cutting edge research in search of better treatments and a final cure for bladder cancer while working every day to raise public awareness, support patients, and increase research; and Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it