Bill · H.Res. 1037· House(119-HRES-1037)
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2026, as "National Cancer Prevention Day".
- Introduced
- 2/4/2026
- Last activity
- 2/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating February 4, 2026, as "National Cancer Prevention Day." It highlights the need to focus on prevention and reducing risks to human health and the environment. The text notes that cancer is a leading cause of death globally and provides estimates for new cases and deaths in the United States for 2026. It also mentions the reignited Cancer Moonshot, which aims to cut the cancer death rate by 50 percent over the next 25 years. Finally, the resolution recognizes the devastating effects of the disease on families.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The resolution promotes awareness of cancer prevention, early detection, and knowledge expansion to improve overall health outcomes.
Does this put more money into medical research?+2
The resolution highlights the Cancer Moonshot initiative which involves collaboration within medical and scientific fields to reduce cancer death rates.
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution specifically notes the impact of cancer on children and seeks to reduce the disease through prevention and early detection.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness: The resolution recognizes all efforts to raise awareness for reducing cancer risks (Section 2). This can help people understand how to prevent the disease.
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Focus on Early Detection and Knowledge: The resolution aims to expand knowledge and encourage early detection (Section 3). Early detection is a vital part of managing health and fighting the disease.
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Long-term Death Rate Reduction: The text references the Cancer Moonshot, which seeks to encourage collaboration to cut the death rate from cancer by 50 percent over the next 25 years (Whereas clause regarding Cancer Moonshot).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Research Funding+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1
- 2/4/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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John JamesRepublican · Michigan