Bill · H.Res. 555· House(119-HRES-555)
Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2025, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day".
- Introduced
- 6/27/2025
- Last activity
- 6/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- 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, 2025, as "Community Is Stronger than Cancer Day." It highlights the significant number of people living with a history of cancer and those expected to be diagnosed in 2025. The day is intended to celebrate the community support provided to patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones. It aims to foster inspiration, companionship, connection, and hope. The resolution also encourages citizens to support those affected by breaking 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 affected 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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Community Support: The designation celebrates the community coming together to support cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones. (Resolution, Whereas clauses)
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Encouragement of Compassion: It encourages people to foster compassionate communities and provide support to those impacted by cancer. (Resolution, Section 2)
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Improving Access to Care: The resolution encourages breaking down barriers to care for all those affected by cancer. (Resolution, Section 2)
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Emotional Well-being: The day aims to celebrate inspiration, companionship, connection, and hope for impacted communities. (Resolution, Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
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
- 6/27/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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