Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2025, as "National Cancer Prevention Day".

United States119th CongressHRES-98House of Representatives
Latest legislative activity: Feb 4, 2025

Summary

This resolution expresses support for designating February 4, 2025, as "National Cancer Prevention Day" to emphasize the importance of prevention and risk reduction in combating cancer. It highlights that cancer remains a leading cause of death globally, with millions of new cases and hundreds of thousands of deaths projected in the United States for 2025, including among children.

The House of Representatives recognizes all efforts to raise awareness for reducing cancer risks and acknowledges the devastating effect cancer has on families. Furthermore, it supports expanding knowledge, encouraging early detection, and fostering collaboration with medical and scientific communities to ultimately end this deadly disease.

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  1. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  2. Submitted in House

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