Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2025, as "National Cancer Prevention Day".
H. Res. 98 is a House resolution expressing support for designating February 4, 2025, as “National Cancer Prevention Day.” The measure frames cancer prevention as a priority that benefits human health, the environment, and the economy. It cites the ongoing Cancer Moonshot initiative, which aims to cut the cancer death rate by 50 percent over 25 years, and notes that 2025 estimates of new cancer cases and deaths in the United States illustrate the ongoing impact of cancer. The resolution designates the date, acknowledges efforts to reduce cancer risks, and emphasizes expanding knowledge, encouraging early detection, and collaborating with the medical and scientific communities. As a resolution, this is a symbolic, non-binding statement of support, not a law or funding program. It was introduced by Representative Dingell (joined by Representative James) and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Key Points
- 1Proposes designating February 4, 2025, as “National Cancer Prevention Day.”
- 2Emphasizes prevention and reducing cancer risks as benefits to health, the environment, and the economy.
- 3Cites 2025 US estimates: about 2,041,910 new cancer cases and 618,120 cancer deaths; 9,550 children aged 0-14 diagnosed, 1,050 deaths.
- 4References the Cancer Moonshot aiming to reduce the cancer death rate by 50% over 25 years.
- 5Calls for recognition of prevention efforts and for expanding knowledge, encouraging early detection, and collaboration with the medical and scientific communities.