Congress designates cancer prevention awareness day—symbolic gesture only
H.Res. 98 — Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2025, as "National Cancer Prevention Day". · Filed by Debbie Dingell (D-MI) · 2 cosponsors · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This resolution expresses House support for designating February 4, 2025, as 'National Cancer Prevention Day' to raise awareness about cancer prevention and risk reduction. It acknowledges cancer's devastating impact, cites 2025 cancer statistics, and references the Cancer Moonshot initiative to reduce cancer deaths by 50% over 25 years. The resolution is purely symbolic and creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements.
Why we flagged it
This is a non-binding symbolic resolution designating a single day for cancer prevention awareness. It contains no legislative provisions, appropriations, regulatory changes, or enforceable mandates—purely ceremonial.