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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1397 Introduced in House (IH)]
119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1397
Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2026, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day".
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 29, 2026
Ms. Wasserman Schultz (for herself, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Dingell, and Mr. Fitzpatrick) 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 June 28, 2026, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day".
Whereas there are more than 18,600,000 people with a history of cancer living in the United States, representing nearly 1 in 18 United States citizens; Whereas more than 2,114,850 individuals in the United States may be diagnosed with cancer in 2026; Whereas a 2025 report published by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP estimated that out of the 63,000,000 caregivers in the United States, 7 percent, or 4,400,000, are caring for someone diagnosed with cancer; Whereas "Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day" celebrates the community that comes together to support cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones; Whereas "Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day" was first celebrated in 2021 by providing community-based support to patients, survivors, and caregivers who have experienced a cancer diagnosis; Whereas "Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day" will be celebrated by 200 locations in 2026; Whereas "Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day" is a celebration of inspiration, companionship, connection, and hope; and Whereas our community is truly stronger than cancer: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of "Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day"; (2) encourages all people of the United States to support those impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care to all affected; and (3) aims to celebrate inspiration, companionship, connection, and hope for all communities impacted by cancer.