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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1000 Introduced in House (IH)]
118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1000
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2024, as "National Cancer Prevention Day".
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 6, 2024
Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. James) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2024, as "National Cancer Prevention Day".
Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that, when looking at cancer, we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human health and the environment; Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment, and the economy; Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; Whereas cancer is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States; Whereas, in 2024, there will be an estimated 2,001,140 new cancer cases diagnosed and 611,720 cancer deaths in the United States; Whereas cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death among children ages 1 to 14 years in the United States, and in 2024 an estimated 9,620 children in this age group will be diagnosed with cancer, and 1,040 will die from it; Whereas President Biden has reignited the Cancer Moonshot to encourage all Americans, companies, institutions, and organizations to work together to cut the death rate from cancer by 50 percent over the next 25 years; and Whereas February 4, 2024, would be an appropriate date to designate as "National Cancer Prevention Day": Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of "National Cancer Prevention Day"; (2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; and (3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease.