Summary of Bill HRES 997
Bill 117 H.Res. 997, also known as Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, highlights the significance of Commission on Cancer-accredited programs in providing comprehensive, high-quality, and patient-centered cancer care. The bill acknowledges the important role that the Commission on Cancer has played in advancing cancer care over the past century.
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer was established in 1919 with the mission of improving the quality of cancer care through setting standards for cancer programs and accrediting those that meet these standards. Commission on Cancer-accredited programs are recognized for their commitment to providing patients with access to a full range of diagnostic, treatment, and supportive services.
The bill emphasizes the importance of Commission on Cancer-accredited programs in ensuring that cancer patients receive the best possible care, including access to multidisciplinary teams of experts, cutting-edge treatments, and support services to address the physical, emotional, and financial challenges of cancer.
Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 997 serves to honor the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for its contributions to cancer care and to raise awareness of the importance of Commission on Cancer-accredited programs in delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and patient-centered cancer care to individuals across the United States.
Congressional Summary of HRES 997
This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. The commission establishes cancer care standards in health care settings and accredits cancer programs that meet those standards.