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H.Con.Res. 118

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H.Con.Res.118 - Designating September 2026, as "Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month".
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Committee
Latest Action · September 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
September 16, 2026
Cosponsors (1)
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This concurrent resolution designates September 2026 as "Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month" to increase public understanding of cancers affecting women's reproductive organs, including cervical, ovarian, endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. The resolution highlights that approximately 117,660 new cases of these cancers are diagnosed annually with about 34,570 deaths, noting that endometrial and ovarian cancers rank among the leading causes of cancer deaths in women and that symptoms are often vague or missed because screening tests are limited or nonexistent. Congress supports the awareness month and commits to promoting education about causes and prevention, backing research efforts, and improving health outcomes for women affected by these cancers. The resolution, introduced by Representatives Dingell and Bacon with support from organizations like the Foundation for Women's Cancer, calls on all Americans to learn more about gynecologic cancer risks. This is a symbolic measure with no direct funding or new programs attached.

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