[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 910 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 910
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2022, as
``National Cancer Prevention Day''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 4, 2022
Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. Upton) 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 February 4, 2022, as
``National Cancer Prevention Day''.
Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that, when looking
at cancer, we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human
health and the environment;
Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the
environment, and the economy;
Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has
touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly;
Whereas cancer is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United
States;
Whereas, in 2022, there will be an estimated 1,918,030 new cancer cases
diagnosed and 609,360 cancer deaths in the United States;
Whereas cancer is the second most common cause of death among children ages 1 to
14 years in the United States after accidents, and in 2022 an estimated
10,470 children in this age group will be diagnosed with cancer, and
1,050 will die from it; and
Whereas February 4, 2022, would be an appropriate date to designate as
``National Cancer Prevention Day'': Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``National Cancer
Prevention Day'';
(2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness for the
reduction of cancer risks; and
(3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on
families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early
detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific
fields to put an end to this deadly disease.
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