Bill · H.Res. 1397· House(119-HRES-1397)
Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2026, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day".
- Introduced
- 6/29/2026
- Last activity
- 6/29/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- 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 June 28, 2026, as "Community Is Stronger than Cancer Day." The measure highlights the large number of people living with cancer and those who may be diagnosed in 2026. It also notes the significant number of caregivers providing support to those with cancer diagnoses. The designation aims to celebrate the community support provided to patients, survivors, and caregivers. Finally, it encourages citizens to foster compassionate communities and break down barriers to care.
Yes
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+1
The resolution encourages breaking down barriers to care for those impacted by cancer.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Celebration of Support: The designation celebrates the community, inspiration, companionship, connection, and hope for those impacted by cancer (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
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Community Encouragement: The resolution encourages people to support those impacted by cancer by fostering compassionate communities and breaking down barriers to care (Resolution, Section 2).
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Community-Based Support: The day aims to provide community-based support to patients, survivors, and caregivers (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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+1
- 6/29/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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