Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
Expressing support for the designation of November 2025 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 the cosponsor
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
H. Res. 960 expresses support for designating November 2025 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution also supports the designation of National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week and National Lung Cancer Screening Day. It promotes efforts to increase research, education, and awareness regarding lung cancer screening, treatment, and risk factor mitigation. Additionally, it highlights the need for awareness regarding lung cancer's effect on minorities and individuals who have never smoked. Finally, it encourages U.S. citizens to observe the awareness month through educational activities.
Yes· 3 of 21
- Scored +6
Would women be better off under this?
Designates a National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week and addresses risks for non-smoking women.
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Focuses on the disproportionately high risk and low screening rates among veterans.
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Promotes screening for a disease that disproportionately affects older adults.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Education: The resolution promotes efforts to increase awareness and education about lung cancer screening, treatment, and the mitigation of risk factors (Resolved section 5). This could help the 62 percent of adults who are not familiar with lung cancer screening and low-dose computed tomography scans.
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Focus on High-Risk and Underserved Groups: The resolution specifically promotes research and awareness for lung cancer affecting minorities and individuals who have never smoked (Resolved section 5(D)). This addresses the fact that nonwhite individuals are 13 to 18 percent less likely to be diagnosed early.
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Support for Early Detection: By supporting National Lung Cancer Screening Day and early detection, the resolution addresses the fact that only 16 percent of high-risk individuals currently undergo screening (Resolved section 3). Early detection is linked to a higher 5-year survival rate of 67 percent for localized lung cancer.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens for individuals are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Focuses on the disproportionately high risk and low screening rates among veterans. Would women be better off under this? — Designates a National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week and addresses risks for non-smoking women. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Explicitly addresses the higher incidence and mortality rate of lung cancer in Black men. Would retired people be better off under this? — Focuses on early detection and treatment for an age-related health risk. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Promotes screening for a disease that disproportionately affects older adults. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Promotes awareness and research specifically for minorities. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Promotes awareness and research specifically for minorities. Would men be better off under this? — Promotes awareness for a disease with high mortality among men. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Increases awareness of screening and early detection for high-risk adults. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Promotes awareness and research specifically for minorities. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Provides education on screening and early detection. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Promotes awareness for underserved minorities who face barriers to early diagnosis. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Provides education on screening and early detection. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Addresses the challenge of limited geographic availability of screening facilities. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Promotes general awareness and early detection of lung cancer.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Promotes early detection and awareness of lung cancer screening and treatment. Does this help veterans get medical care? — Highlights the high risk of lung cancer in veterans and promotes screening and awareness. Does this put more money into medical research? — Promotes efforts to increase research on lung cancer treatment and risk factors.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Specifically promotes awareness and research for lung cancer affecting minorities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Promotes increased research into lung cancer treatment and biomarkers.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Supports awareness for a disease that disproportionately affects veterans.
- 12/18/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York