Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2026, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day".

Whereas there are more than 18,600,000 people with a history of cancer living in the United States, representing nearly 1 in 18 United States citizens;
Whereas more than 2,114,850 individuals in the United States may be diagnosed with cancer in 2026;
Whereas a 2025 report published by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP estimated that out of the 63,000,000 caregivers in the United States, 7 percent, or 4,400,000, are caring for someone diagnosed with cancer;
Whereas Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day celebrates the community that comes together to support cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones;
Whereas Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day was first celebrated in 2021 by providing community-based support to patients, survivors, and caregivers who have experienced a cancer diagnosis;
Whereas Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day will be celebrated by 200 locations in 2026;
Whereas Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day is a celebration of inspiration, companionship, connection, and hope; and
Whereas our community is truly stronger than cancer: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives—
supports the designation of Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day;
encourages all people of the United States to support those impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care to all affected; and
aims to celebrate inspiration, companionship, connection, and hope for all communities impacted by cancer.