# 119-hres-1397: Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2026, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day".

119-hres-1397, Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2026, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL); status introduced (as of 2026-07-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1397
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2026, as "Community is Stronger than Cancer Day".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-11

## Summary

**Community Is Stronger Than Cancer Day** would designate June 28, 2026 as a day to celebrate and mobilize community support for people affected by cancer. It encourages people and organizations to offer connection, compassion, and practical help for patients, survivors, and caregivers. - Patients and survivors: Recognizes community support for roughly 18.6 million Americans who have a history of cancer. - Caregivers: Encourages support for the roughly 4.4 million Americans caring for someone with cancer. - Communities and local groups: Urges community-based activities and efforts to break down barriers to care. Two hundred locations plan to celebrate the day in 2026.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5509: Safe Step Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1397 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1397)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
- [119-hr-5509: Safe Step Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5509)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1397 (as of 2026-07-11).