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Federal Actions

Ask Congress to Support Funding for Cancer Research
If Congress doesn't act on the sequester, the cuts to cancer research funding could be devastating. Ask your Members of Congress to protect funding for cancer research.
Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
Ask your Members of Congress to cosponsor two ACS CAN-endorsed palliative care bills that will help lead to an improved quality of life for cancer patients.
No Loopholes for Cigars
Some in Congress want an amendment in the House agriculture funding bill to create a loophole in FDA regulation for many cigars. This means that tobacco companies could do whatever they wanted with these cigars. Tell Congress to oppose cigar loopholes!
Senators: Please cosponsor the bill to increase the federal tax on cigarettes
Ask you U.S. Senators to cosponsor a new bill to increase the federal tax on cigarettes and tobacco products - a proven way to prevent kids from starting to smoke and help adults quit.
U.S. House: Increase funding for lifesaving cancer prevention programs
The impact of recent and newly proposed cuts to cancer prevention programs could be devastating. Ask your Member of Congress to restore and increase funding for these lifesaving programs.
U.S. House: Restore and increase funding for cancer research
The impact of recent and newly proposed cuts to cancer cancer research is unacceptable. Ask your Member of Congress to restore and increase funding for this lifesaving work.
We Need to Fund Breast Cancer Research
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, accounting for one of every four cancers diagnosed in U.S. women. Ask Congress to continue funding the fight against breast cancer.

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