WASHINGTON, D.C.  — U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) have introduced a bipartisan Senate Resolution officially recognizing September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The measure urges Americans to promote early detection, improve treatment, and support continued research into the disease, which has a 99 percent survival rate when detected early.

“Regular health screenings help detect prostate cancer early, when treatment is most effective,” Crapo said. “I hope all men will discuss screening options with their health care provider and educate themselves further about early detection.”

Booker noted the seriousness of the issue, calling prostate cancer “the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States.” He added that the unanimous passage of the resolution reflects a shared commitment to raising awareness, expanding treatment access, and saving lives.

Courtney Bugler, President and CEO of ZERO Prostate Cancer, praised the resolution, emphasizing the importance of awareness and proactive health measures. “We are deeply grateful to Senator Crapo and Senator Booker for their steadfast leadership,” Bugler said. “Their commitment has been instrumental in advancing awareness, research, and support for men and families impacted by this disease.”

The resolution was co-sponsored by Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland). According to federal data, one in eight men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and one in 41 will die from the disease.

Full text of the resolution is available at crapo.senate.gov/download/prostatecancerres2025.