IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1514 
Recognizing that cancer patients have the right to receive care that ensures 
effective prevention, early diagnosis, improved outcomes, optimal patient 
rehabilitation, and affordable health care. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 
Mrs. NAPOLITANO (for herself, Ms. BARRAGA´N, and Ms. CHU) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing that cancer patients have the right to receive 
care that ensures effective prevention, early diagnosis, 
improved outcomes, optimal patient rehabilitation, and 
affordable health care. 
Whereas most individuals in the United States are affected 
by cancer in some way; 
Whereas, according to the National Cancer Institute, approxi-
mately 40.5 percent of individuals in the United States 
will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetimes; 
Whereas, according to the National Cancer Institute, in 
2024, an estimated 14,910 children and adolescents (ages 
0 to 19) were diagnosed with cancer, and 1,590 will die 
of the disease; 
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Whereas, according to the American Cancer Society, in 2024, 
there will be an estimated 2,001,140 new cancer cases 
and 611,720 cancer deaths in the United States; 
Whereas, according to the National Cancer Institute, there 
were an estimated 18,100,000 cancer survivors in the 
United States as of January 2022, and the number of 
cancer survivors is expected to increase to 22,500,000 by 
2032; 
Whereas remarkable advances in cancer research, clinical 
trials, and targeted treatments are creating better out-
comes for patients affected by cancer; 
Whereas, unfortunately, many cancer patients do not benefit 
from these treatment advances due to racial and socio-
economic disparities, structural barriers to care, and lack 
of information in a culturally appropriate and under-
standable language; 
Whereas the best chance for a cure begins with early detec-
tion, rapid access to expert treatment and surveillance, 
use of appropriate testing, and timely access to advanced 
and subspecialty care; 
Whereas access to multidisciplinary cancer care, including 
supportive and palliative care, while undergoing treat-
ment can significantly improve outcomes, symptom man-
agement, and survival for patients; 
Whereas there are many ways to help reduce the risk of de-
veloping cancer, which can include smoking cessation, en-
gaging in regular exercise, reducing alcohol consumption, 
effective weight management, preventive cancer vaccines, 
and regular cancer screenings; 
Whereas cancer is a unique illness because patients and fami-
lies are asked to quickly make life-defining decisions; 
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Whereas, in addition to the physical problem brought on by 
cancer, cancer can cause immense emotional distress and 
high costs of care for both the patient and their families; 
Whereas, even if these decisions are effective, they may result 
in lifelong complications; and 
Whereas patients and their families are too often left to make 
decisions without the partnership of a cancer expert with 
whom they can discuss needs, fears, and hopes for the fu-
ture: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the rights of cancer patients to— 
(1) receive care that ensures effective preven-
tion, early diagnosis, improved outcomes, optimal 
patient rehabilitation, and affordable health care; 
(2) have the ability to access the latest research 
and treatments for their specific type of cancer at 
academic cancer centers and/or National Cancer In-
stitute-designated comprehensive cancer centers, 
which can best manage complex cancers and offer 
advanced precision medicine and genomic therapies; 
(3) have access to relevant diagnostic testing, 
treatments, clinical trials, medical research, cutting- 
edge innovation, and effective survivorship care; 
(4) have access to multidisciplinary cancer care, 
including early access to supportive and palliative 
care while undergoing treatment, including care that 
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addresses pain, emotional, and overall health needs; 
and 
(5) have access to a proactive voice that pro-
vides informed and accurate information about a di-
agnosis in a culturally appropriate and understand-
able language. 
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