Bill > HRes960

This resolution expresses support for designating November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and aims to raise awareness about lung cancer's significant impact in the United States. The resolution highlights critical statistics, including that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with an estimated 226,650 new diagnoses and 124,730 deaths projected in 2025. It emphasizes that 1 in 16 men and 1 in 17 women will develop lung cancer, and that cigarette smoking directly causes approximately 109,100 lung cancer deaths annually. The resolution also notes disparities in lung cancer diagnosis and screening, such as Black men having the highest incidence and mortality rates, and veterans being 25% more likely to develop lung cancer. Additionally, it points out that only 16% of high-risk individuals undergo lung cancer screening, and 62% of adults are unfamiliar with screening methods. The resolution supports creating awareness, promoting research, increasing education about risk factors, screening, and treatment, and encourages the public to participate in educational activities during National Lung Cancer Awareness Month to help reduce the disease's impact.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/960/all-info