The National Cancer Alliance, a political organization(not a charity) established under Section 527 of the IRS tax code, works to establish the end of childhood cancer by making it a state and national priority, to advocate for
the collective needs of children affected by cancer by holding elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and push for the election of candidates who will champion our priority issues.
FACTS ABOUT CANCER YOU MAY NOT KNOW
New cancer cases: 2,001,140 new cancer cases, which is almost 5,500 diagnoses per day
Cancer deaths: 611,720 cancer deaths, which is more than 1,600 deaths per day
Most common cancers: Breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lung & bronchus cancer were the most common cancers in 2024
Cancer incidence rate: 440.5 new cases per 100,000 people per year
Cancer mortality rate: 146.0 deaths per 100,000 people per year
With your support, we can work towards electing the right people to office that will serve these committees effectively
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP)
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) has jurisdiction over most of the agencies, institutes and programs of the Department of Health and Human Services, including the FDA, CDC, NIH and others. The Committee also oversees public health and health insurance statutes. The Senators who are members of the Committee have great influence over the legislation affecting health care policy as they have opportunities to question witnesses at committee hearings on related topics and to amend legislation that is considered by the committee in its areas of jurisdiction.
Senate Appropriations Committee
The Senate Appropriations Committee has jurisdiction over the funding provided to government agencies, including health care agencies such as NIH and FDA. Specifically, the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education holds hearings on and drafts appropriations legislation affecting agencies within the Department of HHS.
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has jurisdiction generally over health and health facilities, biomedical research and development and public health. The representatives assigned to this committee have great influence over health-related legislation.
House Appropriations Committee
The House Appropriations Committee has a Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, and Education, which has jurisdiction over funding of key government agencies involving in health care, research and drug development.
Childhood Cancer Caucus
The House also has a Childhood Cancer Caucus, with members who have an interest in pediatric cancer. While the caucus does not have specific legislative authority, it is able to serve as a clearinghouse for information on pediatric oncology issues and can use its collective power to influence policy.
National Cancer Alliance is a non-partisan political action committee established under Section 527 of the tax code. Through the support of like-minded concerned citizens we have pledged to push and fight government for stronger legislation and elections of candidates that champion for our issues.
If our children are our future, then why are we not fighting harder to find cures for them?
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