HR 7: Endometrial cancer as public health concern; recognize

This resolution does not change Georgia law or create new programs. Instead, it is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing endometrial cancer, the most common type of uterine cancer, as a significant public health issue in Georgia. The resolution cites data from the Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Registry showing uterine corpus cancer incidence and mortality rates in Georgia, including a racial disparity in death rates between Black and White women. It notes that thousands of Georgians are projected to be diagnosed with or die from the disease in 2026. The resolution concludes by directing the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and press, encouraging awareness of symptoms, screening research, and treatment options.

• Formally recognizes endometrial cancer as a serious and growing public health concern for women in Georgia and the nation.
• Cites Georgia-specific data on uterine corpus cancer incidence, mortality, and racial disparities from the Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Registry.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not create funding, new screening requirements, or changes to Georgia statutes; it is a statement of legislative recognition only.

Women in Georgia, particularly postmenopausal women and Black women who face higher mortality rates from uterine corpus cancer, along with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and public health researchers focused on cancer awareness and treatment.

While the resolution carries no legal force, it puts the Georgia House on record highlighting a health disparity, with Black women facing nearly double the death rate of White women from uterine corpus cancer, and may encourage public attention to symptoms, research, and access to care.

• The whereas clauses describe endometrial cancer's prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, and survival rates, including a 96 percent five-year survival rate when caught early versus 22 percent when spread to distant organs.
• The resolution cites Georgia Department of Public Health data showing a uterine corpus cancer incidence rate of 25.4 cases per 100,000 women and a mortality rate of 5.6 deaths per 100,000 women in Georgia.
• The resolved clause has the House formally recognize endometrial cancer as a public health concern and the importance of awareness.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2026-06-17House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-06-17House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-06-17House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)Patrocinador principal
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)
• Park Cannon (D, HD-058)

• endometrial cancer
• women's health
• public health awareness
• cancer disparities