Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2026, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day".

House Resolution

H.Res. 1098

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2026, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day".

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Morelle

D - NY

Cosponsors

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Summary

This resolution seeks to officially recognize March 3, 2026, as 'National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day.' Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer that disproportionately affects younger women and Black women, and currently has limited treatment options compared to other breast cancer types. The resolution aims to raise awareness about this particularly challenging cancer diagnosis.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2026, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day".

This resolution seeks to officially recognize March 3, 2026, as 'National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day.' Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer that disproportionately affects younger women and Black women, and currently has

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This resolution seeks to officially recognize March 3, 2026, as 'National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day.' Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer that disproportionately affects younger women and Black women, and currently has limited treatment options compared to other breast cancer types. The resolution aims to raise awareness about this particularly challenging cancer diagnosis.

Bill Number: 1098
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Title: Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2026, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day".
Bill Number: 1098
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: This resolution seeks to officially recognize March 3, 2026, as 'National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day.' Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer that disproportionately affects younger women and Black women, and currently has limited treatment options compared to ot

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution seeks to officially recognize March 3, 2026, as 'National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day.' Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer that disproportionately affects younger women and Black women, and currently has limited treatment options compared to other breast cancer types. The resolution aims to raise awareness about this particularly challenging cancer diagnosis.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates March 3, 2026, as a national day of recognition for triple-negative breast cancer, which accounts for about 10-15% of all breast cancer cases
Triple-negative breast cancer is more aggressive and harder to treat than other forms of breast cancer because it doesn't respond to hormone therapy or targeted drugs that work for other types
The designation could help increase public awareness and potentially encourage more research funding and support for patients facing this diagnosis
This is a symbolic resolution that expresses Congressional support but does not allocate funding or create new programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would primarily impact breast cancer patients, survivors, advocates, and the medical research community by bringing national attention to a particularly aggressive cancer type. While it doesn't provide direct funding or services, official recognition can help spark conversations, reduce stigma, and potentially motivate increased private donations and future legislative action for research and patient support programs. The awareness raised could be especially meaningful for communities disproportionately affected by this disease.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1098, 119th Congress (2026). "Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2026, as "National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1098

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