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Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2025, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day".
Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2025, as ``Community is Stronger than Cancer Day''.
Summary
This resolution expresses the House's support for designating June 28, 2025, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day." The resolution provides context on cancer in the United States, noting that more than 18 million people with a history of cancer live in the country and over 2 million new diagnoses are expected in 2025. "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day" is described as a celebration that recognizes the community support provided to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones, which began in 2021 and will be observed in 196 locations in 2025. The resolution encourages all Americans to support those impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and removing barriers to care. The resolution affirms the themes of inspiration, companionship, connection, and hope for communities affected by cancer.
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- Jun 27, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Jun 27, 2025 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 27, 2025
Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, and Mr. Fitzpatrick) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2025, as “Community is Stronger than Cancer Day”.
Whereas there are more than 18,000,000 people with a history of cancer living in the United States; Whereas more than 2,041,910 individuals in the United States may be diagnosed with cancer in 2025; Whereas a 2016 report estimated that at least 2,800,000 people provided care to a person with cancer in the United States in a given year, and those individuals spent an average of 32.9 hours a week providing that care; 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 196 locations in 2025; 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. <all>
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