Bill · H.Res. 1196· House(119-HRES-1196)

Recognizing April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month.

Age: 38 years

Ohio

Introduced: 4/20/2026
Last activity: 4/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Max Miller
Cosponsors: - 9 - 5

Health

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 recognizes April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. It emphasizes a national commitment to disease prevention and early detection to reduce the burden of cancer and improve health outcomes. The text notes that while cancer mortality rates have declined, gaps in screening still exist. It highlights that many cancer cases and deaths are preventable with current knowledge. The resolution also seeks to address obstacles in access to care and improve early detection practices. Finally, it commends efforts in multi-cancer early detection to move toward a future where cancer is preventable.

Yes· 3 of 19

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The resolution aims to address obstacles in access to care and gaps in cancer screening.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
Improved screening and early detection can significantly improve long-term health outcomes for older adults.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The resolution targets barriers in access to care that affect hard-to-serve and underserved populations.