[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1397 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1397
Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2026, as ``Community
is Stronger than Cancer Day''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 29, 2026
Ms. Wasserman Schultz (for herself, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mrs.
Dingell, and Mr. Fitzpatrick) submitted the following resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2026, as ``Community
is Stronger than Cancer Day''.
Whereas there are more than 18,600,000 people with a history of cancer living in
the United States, representing nearly 1 in 18 United States citizens;
Whereas more than 2,114,850 individuals in the United States may be diagnosed
with cancer in 2026;
Whereas a 2025 report published by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP
estimated that out of the 63,000,000 caregivers in the United States, 7
percent, or 4,400,000, are caring for someone diagnosed with cancer;
Whereas ``Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day'' celebrates the community that
comes together to support cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and
their loved ones;
Whereas ``Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day'' was first celebrated in 2021
by providing community-based support to patients, survivors, and
caregivers who have experienced a cancer diagnosis;
Whereas ``Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day'' will be celebrated by 200
locations in 2026;
Whereas ``Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day'' is a celebration of
inspiration, companionship, connection, and hope; and
Whereas our community is truly stronger than cancer: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``Community Is Stronger
Than Cancer Day'';
(2) encourages all people of the United States to support
those impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering
compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care
to all affected; and
(3) aims to celebrate inspiration, companionship,
connection, and hope for all communities impacted by cancer.
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