Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1196

Recognizing April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month.

Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month

Apr 20·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

This bill is currently sitting in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce where it was sent on April 19, 2026. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but no further action has occurred since that date. It is common for bills to remain in committee without receiving a vote.

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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

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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.

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D: 4R: 9

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