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Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2025, as "National Cancer Prevention Day".
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2025, as ``National Cancer Prevention Day''.
Summary
This House resolution expresses support for designating February 4, 2025, as "National Cancer Prevention Day" and recognizes the importance of cancer prevention and risk reduction. The resolution acknowledges that cancer is a leading cause of death globally and nationally, with projections of approximately 2 million new cases and 618,000 deaths in the United States in 2025, including approximately 9,550 new cases among children ages 0-14. The resolution recognizes efforts to raise awareness about cancer risk reduction and references the Cancer Moonshot initiative, which aims to reduce the cancer death rate by 50 percent over 25 years. The resolution does not create binding requirements but expresses the House's support for expanding knowledge about cancer prevention, encouraging early detection, and coordinating with medical and scientific organizations to address cancer mortality. As a resolution, it is an expression of the chamber's position rather than enforceable legislation.
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- Feb 4, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Feb 4, 2025 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 4, 2025
Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. James) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2025, 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, in 2025, there will be an estimated 2,041,910 new cancer cases diagnosed and 618,120 cancer deaths in the United States; Whereas, in 2025, an estimated 9,550 children ages 0 to 14 will be diagnosed with cancer, and 1,050 will die from it; Whereas the Cancer Moonshot has been reignited 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, 2025, 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. <all>
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