Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
Expressing support for the designation of November 2026 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating November 2026 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. It also supports designating National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week and National Lung Cancer Screening Day. The text highlights that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. It points out challenges like low screening rates, limited facility access, and social stigma. Finally, the measure encourages the public to observe the awareness month with educational activities.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +3
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution promotes efforts to increase awareness and education on lung cancer screening and treatment to improve early detection.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution expresses support for promoting research on lung cancer mitigation, screening, and treatment.
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Older adults, who are at higher risk for lung cancer, may benefit from increased awareness and screening promotion.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Promoting Awareness and Education: Under section (5), the House of Representatives promotes efforts to increase awareness, education, and research on risk factor mitigation, screening, and treatment. This could benefit individuals by helping the public, patients, families, and health care workers better understand the disease and increase early detection.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution highlights high lung cancer incidence and mortality among Black men and promotes awareness efforts targeting minorities. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Older adults, who are at higher risk for lung cancer, may benefit from increased awareness and screening promotion. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution notes that veterans face an elevated risk of lung cancer and supports awareness initiatives to encourage screening. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution supports National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week and highlights the specific impact of lung cancer on women.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution promotes efforts to increase awareness and education on lung cancer screening and treatment to improve early detection. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution expresses support for promoting research on lung cancer mitigation, screening, and treatment.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution supports National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week to address the specific impacts of lung cancer on women. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution specifically promotes efforts regarding lung cancer affecting minorities, addressing disparities in diagnosis and awareness.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution highlights elevated lung cancer risks among veterans and supports awareness and screening efforts that can benefit them.
- 11/12/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York