Boyle, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Lung Cancer Awareness Month Resolution

WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-02) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate November 2026 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution aims to draw attention to the importance of early detection, prevention, and research to combat lung cancer, which remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Boyle also leads the bipartisan Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act, which would take action to study and prevent lung cancer among women.

“Every day, more than 600 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer. We must do more to raise awareness and give Americans the tools to fight back against this devastating disease,” said Congressman Boyle. “This bipartisan resolution is an important step toward encouraging screenings and supporting the research we need to save lives.”

“I’m proud to once again serve as a co-lead of the bipartisan resolution designating November as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Raising awareness, encouraging early detection, and supporting lifesaving research are critical to improving outcomes for patients and families affected by this disease. We must continue working together to advance these efforts and ensure more Americans have access to the screening and care they need,” said Congressman Lawler.

“Lung Cancer Awareness Month is about more than raising awareness. It's about turning awareness into action. The Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act represents an important opportunity to close gaps in our understanding of lung cancer in women, strengthen early detection, and improve outcomes. We have an opportunity to make meaningful progress, and we must keep moving forward,” said David Benson, CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 229,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2026. This resolution highlights the urgent need to increase public awareness, expand access to screening programs, and invest in lifesaving research.

The text of the resolution is available here.

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