Bill · H.Res. 466· House(119-HRES-466)
Expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as "National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day".
- Introduced
- 6/3/2025
- Last activity
- 6/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Bradley Schneider
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 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 the first Tuesday in June as National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day. It highlights that millions of people are diagnosed with cancer and live as survivors facing severe physical and psychological side effects. The text notes that this day is a purely volunteer event where people from the spa and beauty industries freely give their services to cancer survivors. It points out that the event has grown to thousands of salons across all 50 states since starting in 2003 without asking for funds. Ultimately, the House of Representatives is asked to support this special designation to recognize the value of support for cancer survivors and their families.
Yes
Would women be better off under this?+1
The resolution provides specific support for women who are cancer survivors.
Would men be better off under this?+1
The resolution provides specific support for men who are cancer survivors.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+1
The resolution promotes psychosocial support and wellness services for cancer survivors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support and Services for Survivors: The text notes that thousands of volunteers from the spa, beauty, and related industries freely give their support and services to all cancer survivors. This is a positive outcome because cancer treatments can have severe, prolonged, or permanent physical and psychological side effects.
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Recognition of Survivors and Families: The text states that it is important to recognize the value of support for all men, women, and children who are cancer survivors and the positive impact support has for both patients and families. This brings positive attention and acknowledgment to those battling or having battled cancer.
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 or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Men+1Good For Women+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 6/3/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois