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This resolution expresses congressional support for designating November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and endorses efforts to promote early detection and treatment of lung cancer. The resolution highlights the serious public health burden of lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with an estimated 124,730 deaths expected in 2025—accounting for more than 340 deaths per day. The resolution calls attention to disparities in lung cancer incidence and screening, noting that Black men face the highest burden, veterans are 25 percent more likely to develop the disease but fewer than 3 percent receive screening, and women who have never smoked are at particular risk. The resolution encourages public awareness and education about lung cancer screening, prevention, and treatment, while emphasizing the need to address barriers to early detection and reduce stigma surrounding the disease. No new federal funding is created by this resolution, as it is a symbolic measure expressing the House's support for awareness efforts rather than legislation that establishes new programs or appropriates money.

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