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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1196

Recognizing April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month.

Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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This is a bipartisan resolution that honors a health cause. These types of ceremonial bills almost always pass with no opposition because they do not cost money or change laws.

Key Points

  • This resolution officially names April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. It encourages the country to focus on stopping cancer before it starts and finding it early when it is easier to treat.
  • The proposal points out that up to 50 percent of all cancer cases and deaths are preventable. It suggests that simple steps like eating healthy, exercising, and avoiding tobacco can make a huge difference in saving lives.
  • It also highlights the need to make medical screenings easier to get for everyone. By catching cancer early, patients can avoid more painful treatments and the country can save money on expensive long-term healthcare costs.

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Milestones

1 milestone2 actions
Apr 20, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 20, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Recognizing April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month.

Bill NumberHRES 1196
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(13)
D: 4R: 9

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