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.
3/8/2024, 3:55 PMSummary of Bill HRES 992
Bill 118 HRES 992, also known as the "World Cancer Day" resolution, aims to recognize February 4, 2024, as "World Cancer Day" with the theme "Close the Care Gap". The resolution seeks 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.The resolution highlights the importance of addressing the disparities in cancer care that exist among different racial and ethnic groups. It emphasizes the need to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality cancer care and treatment.
By recognizing "World Cancer Day" and promoting the theme of "Close the Care Gap", the resolution aims to bring attention to the challenges faced by minority communities in accessing and receiving adequate cancer care. It calls for increased efforts to address these disparities and work towards achieving health equity for all individuals affected by cancer. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 992 serves as a call to action for policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public to come together to address the racial and ethnic inequities in cancer care and work towards eliminating these disparities both in the United States and around the world.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 992
Bill HRES 992 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2024. Bill HRES 992 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2024. Bill HRES 992's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 1, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 992
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1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
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6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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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.Comments
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