Bill · H.Res. 1591· House(119-HRES-1591)
Expressing support for the designation of October 15, 2026, as "Liver Cancer Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 10/1/2026
- Last activity
- 10/1/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Don Bacon
- 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 October 15, 2026, as Liver Cancer Awareness Day. It notes that liver cancer is a deadly and rapidly growing public health threat that disproportionately impacts men, Hispanic communities, and American Indian communities. The text highlights that early detection dramatically improves survival rates, while awareness gaps often lead to missed or delayed screenings. By establishing this national observance, the House of Representatives aims to focus public, clinical, and community attention on prevention, risk identification, and timely testing. Ultimately, the resolution encourages people and groups across the United States to observe the day with programs promoting prevention, education, and early detection.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
The text explicitly notes that liver cancer disproportionately impacts Hispanic communities, making awareness efforts directly beneficial to them.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+3
The text explicitly notes that liver cancer disproportionately impacts American Indian communities, making awareness efforts directly beneficial to them.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution encourages awareness programs and activities focused on liver cancer prevention, education, 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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Promoting Early Detection and Prevention: Through Resolved (3), the resolution encourages the people of the United States and interested groups to observe Liver Cancer Awareness Day with programs and activities that promote prevention, education on risk factors, and the importance of early detection. This is a positive step because, as the text notes, survival improves dramatically when liver cancer is detected early.
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Recognizing Community Efforts: Under Resolved (2), the House of Representatives recognizes the efforts of patients, families, advocates, researchers, health care providers, and manufacturers of early liver cancer testing. This provides official acknowledgment and support for those working hard to raise awareness and promote early detection.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Men+2Good For Seniors+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 10/1/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York