HR 36
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Date of Hearing: May 12, 2025
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Blanca Pacheco, Chair
HR 36 (Garcia) – As Introduced April 30, 2025
SUBJECT: Lung Cancer Action Week.
SUMMARY: Designates the second week in May as Lung Cancer Action Week throughout
California, and encourages all residents of California to take action and learn more about lung
cancer, the risk factors, and early detection. Specifically, this resolution makes the following
legislative findings:
1) California is home to communities with the most significant particle pollution burdens in the
nation, and people with lower incomes and people of color face significant disparities in local
pollution exposures.
2) The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” 2025 Report noted that California
communities face significant health risks due to particle pollution.
3) Sources of particle pollution include diesel trucks, ships, locomotives, and other
transportation sources, power plants, the burning of wood, and wildfires. Long-term
exposure to particle pollution can increase the risk of lung cancer and lung cancer death.
4) Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. Lung cancer screening saves lives, and
advocacy and increased awareness will result in more high-risk individuals getting screened.
5) Public support for research funding will result in new treatments and better methods of early
detection. LUNG FORCE is a national initiative, led by the American Lung Association, to
defeat lung cancer.
FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800