H.Res. 1397

119 HRES 1397 IH: Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2026, as “Community is Stronger than Cancer Day”.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-06-29
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 IV  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. RES. 1397  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    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
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.