119-HRES555

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 555

Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2025, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day".

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 27, 2025

Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, and Mr. Fitzpatrick) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

RESOLUTION

Whereas there are more than 18,000,000 people with a history of cancer living in the United States;

Whereas more than 2,041,910 individuals in the United States may be diagnosed with cancer in 2025;

Whereas a 2016 report estimated that at least 2,800,000 people provided care to a person with cancer in the United States in a given year, and those individuals spent an average of 32.9 hours a week providing that care;

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 196 locations in 2025;

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

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.