[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 96 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 96

    Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2021, as 
                  ``National Cancer Prevention Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 4, 2021

   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, 2021, 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 the disease is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United 
        States;
Whereas, in 2021, there will be an estimated 1,898,160 new cancer cases 
        diagnosed and 608,570 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 2021 an estimated 
        10,500 children in this age group will be diagnosed with cancer, and 
        1,190 will die from it; and
Whereas February 4, 2021, 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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