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HRES 1037ReferredFederalhouse

Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2026, as "National Cancer Prevention Day".

Introduced February 4, 2026Last action February 4, 2026
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Plain-English Summary

This bill is a resolution expressing Congress's support for officially recognizing February 4, 2026, as "National Cancer Prevention Day." It is largely a symbolic measure, meaning it does not create any new laws, programs, or government spending. Instead, it signals that Congress values raising public awareness about cancer prevention.

The bill would affect the general American public by drawing attention to the importance of cancer prevention efforts, such as healthy lifestyle choices, regular medical screenings, and early detection. February 4 is already recognized internationally as World Cancer Day, so this designation would align a national observance with that existing global awareness effort.

This type of legislation — known as a resolution — is common in Congress and is used to formally express support for a cause, commemorate an event, or recognize an important issue. It does not go through the same process as a typical law and has no binding legal effect. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which handles health-related legislation, for consideration.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

February 4, 2026

Sponsor

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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]DMI

Committees

Energy and Commerce

Legislative History

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 4, 2026

Submitted in House

Feb 4, 2026

Submitted in House

Feb 4, 2026