H.Res. 466

119 HRES 466 IH: Expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as “National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day”.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-06-03
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 IV  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. RES. 466  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   June 3, 2025   Mr. Schneider  (for himself,  Ms. Schakowsky ,  Mr. Huizenga , and  Ms. Kelly of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the  Committee on Oversight and Government Reform    RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as  National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day .
Whereas it is estimated that 2,041,910 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2025;
Whereas the lifetime probability of a male or female developing cancer is roughly 2 in 5;
Whereas a cancer survivor is defined as anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis through the balance of his or her life;
Whereas the National Cancer Institute reports that there are 18,100,000 cancer survivors in the United States;
Whereas cancer treatments can have severe, prolonged, or permanent side effects, both physical and psychological;
Whereas men, women, and children all have been diagnosed with and battled cancer;
Whereas 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;
Whereas  Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day  is a purely volunteer event where thousands of volunteers from the spa, beauty, and related industries freely give their support and services to all cancer survivors;
Whereas  Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day  has expanded to thousands of salons in all 50 States since its inception in 2003;
Whereas  Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day  is recognized by both State and local governments;
Whereas  Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day  is the only event of its kind, with no solicitation of funds either before, during, or after the event; and
Whereas the first Tuesday in June would be an appropriate date to designate as  National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day : Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives supports the designation of  National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day .