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HR 1095

TO RECOGNIZE APRIL AS NATIONAL CANCER CONTROL MONTH IN ARKANSAS AND ENCOURAGE ALL ARKANSANS TO TAKE PROACTIVE STEPS IN CANCER PREVENTION, SCREENING, AND TREATMENT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Fred Allen

Declares April National Cancer Control Month in Arkansas and urges residents to get screenings, adopt healthy habits, and support cancer groups; ceremonial.

READ AND ADOPTED.
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Bill Summary · HR 1095

Summary — HR 1095 (Arkansas House Resolution, 95th General Assembly, 2025)

Purpose

HR 1095 recognizes April as “National Cancer Control Month” in Arkansas and urges Arkansans to take proactive steps in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. The resolution raises awareness of cancer’s public‑health impact and encourages participation in screening, adoption of healthy behaviors, and support for cancer‑related organizations and services.

Key findings cited in the resolution

  • Nationally: an estimated 1,900,000 new cancer cases and over 600,000 cancer deaths expected in 2025 (per the resolution’s preamble).
  • In Arkansas: cancer is identified as the second leading cause of death.

Key provisions / What the resolution does

  • Officially recognizes April as National Cancer Control Month in Arkansas.
  • Encourages Arkansans to:
    • Participate in regular cancer screenings (explicitly naming mammograms, colonoscopies, and cervical cancer screenings).
    • Adopt healthy lifestyle choices (avoid tobacco, maintain a balanced diet, engage in physical activity, limit alcohol).
    • Support organizations that provide cancer education, screening, research, and patient support (e.g., American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute, and other health organizations referenced).
  • Directs that, upon adoption, a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Health for appropriate recognition and observance.

Legal effect and limitations

  • This is a House resolution (symbolic/expressive instrument). It does not create enforceable legal obligations, appropriate funds, or change existing law or health‑care policy. Its primary effect is ceremonial and informational—aimed at awareness and encouragement.

Who is affected

  • General public in Arkansas (residents are encouraged to pursue screenings and preventive behaviors).
  • Health and advocacy organizations (urged to continue or expand outreach, education, and screening efforts).
  • State executive offices (Governor and Department of Health are asked to receive a copy for recognition/observance).

Procedural history / Timeline (selected)

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025.
  • Referred to House Committee on Armed Services (2/6/2025) and later to other committees as noted.
  • Read and adopted: April 1, 2025 (document also shows adoption actions on May 23–24, 2025 and reported enrolled 5/24/2025).
  • Status reported as: READ AND ADOPTED.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: F. Allen. Additional cosponsors listed: Daniel Webster; Chip Roy; Andrew Ogles; Ralph Norman; Lauren Boebert; (and Daniel Webster and Chip Roy are named among the listed cosponsors in the bill information).

Overall, HR 1095 is a nonbinding, awareness‑raising resolution intended to focus public attention on cancer prevention, early detection, and support services during April’s National Cancer Control Month.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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