# 119-hres-1591: Expressing support for the designation of October 15, 2026, as "Liver Cancer Awareness Day".

119-hres-1591, Expressing support for the designation of October 15, 2026, as "Liver Cancer Awareness Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE); status introduced (as of 2026-10-24).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1591
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of October 15, 2026, as "Liver Cancer Awareness Day".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-24

## Summary

**Designate October 15, 2026 as "Liver Cancer Awareness Day" to raise public and clinical attention and promote early detection.** It would note liver cancer's high and growing mortality, highlight disproportionate impacts on men and on Hispanic and American Indian communities, and encourage public programs and clinical efforts for prevention, risk identification, and timely testing.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] (R-OH), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-1330: Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1591 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1591)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-1330: Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1330)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1591 (as of 2026-10-24).