Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2026, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day".

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democrat · FL · Representative

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• Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)Original· 2026-06-29
• Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6)Original· 2026-06-29
• Mike Kelly (R-PA-16)Original· 2026-06-29

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-06-29

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The proposal would officially recognize June 28, 2026, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day" to raise awareness about cancer and highlight the importance of community support for people affected by the disease. This symbolic designation aims to encourage people to come together and support cancer patients, survivors, and their families. The measure has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1397 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1397 Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2026, as ``Community is Stronger than Cancer Day''. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 Resolved, 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. <all>

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