House Bill 992 - Recognizing February 4, 2024, as "World Cancer Day", and its theme "Close the Care Gap", to raise awareness about and launch efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities and disparities in cancer care both in the United States and globally.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2024-02-01

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Alternative Names

Recognizing February 4, 2024, as "World Cancer Day", and its theme "Close the Care Gap", to raise awareness about and launch efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities and disparities in cancer care both in the United States and globally.

Recognizing February 4, 2024, as "World Cancer Day", and its theme "Close the Care Gap", to raise awareness about and launch efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities and disparities in cancer care both in the United States and globally.

Associated Legislation

Policy Areas

Health

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Variations and Revisions