HR1204: HR1204 United States and the State of Georgia; burden of lung cancer; recognize

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives describing the toll lung cancer takes nationally and in Georgia, citing statistics on death rates, survival rates, and disparities in diagnosis and treatment among different groups, including veterans and people of color. The resolution states that the House recognizes lung cancer as a critical public health concern, supports efforts to improve prevention, early detection, and treatment, and encourages expanding Georgians' access to cutting-edge medical technology, specifically naming a robotic biopsy device made by Intuitive as an example. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press, but it creates no funding, program, or legal requirement.

• Formally states the House's recognition of lung cancer as a critical public health concern in Georgia and the United States.
• Expresses support for improving lung cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and intervention, without creating any new program or funding.
• Encourages, but does not require, expanding Georgians' access to advanced medical technology for lung cancer detection, naming one company's device as an example.
• Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution speaks broadly to Georgians affected by lung cancer, including current and former smokers, non-smokers, veterans, and people of color who the text says face lower survival rates. It also references Georgia healthcare teams and hospitals that treat lung cancer patients.

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill that changes law, it carries no funding, mandate, or regulatory effect. Its practical impact is limited to publicly stating the House's position on lung cancer care and naming specific technology it encourages expanding access to.

• The preamble cites national and Georgia-specific statistics on lung cancer deaths, diagnosis rates, survival rates, and disparities by race and veteran status.
• The resolving clause states that House members recognize lung cancer as a critical public health concern and support improved prevention, detection, and treatment.
• The resolution encourages expanding Georgians' access to cutting-edge technology, specifically referencing Intuitive's Ion robotic endoluminal system as an example.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press, which is a routine administrative instruction rather than a substantive requirement.

1. 2026-02-19House Committee Favorably Reported (House)
2. 2026-02-05House Second Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-04House First Readers (House)
4. 2026-02-03House Hopper (House)

• Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)Primary sponsor
• Mark Newton (R, HD-127)
• Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
• Rick Jasperse (R, HD-011)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)

• lung cancer
• public health
• cancer disparities
• veterans health
• medical technology