SRES765Introduced
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
Introduced
2
In Committee3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-06-09
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
SRES
ⓘType
Sponsor
Ron Johnson
Republican · WI · Senator
Votes with party: 74.4% (871 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
- Conservative Groups$1,456k
Full profile: /officials/J000293
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Cosponsors (1)
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2705; text: CR S2703)
2026-06-09
Source: Congress.gov
Plain-English Summary
Congress is officially recognizing July 2026 as a month dedicated to raising awareness about sarcoma, a type of cancer that develops in bones and soft tissues. The resolution encourages people, organizations, and the government to use this month to educate the public about sarcoma, support patients and their families, and promote research into better treatments. This symbolic gesture aims to increase understanding of a disease that affects thousands of Americans each year.
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Subjects
Health
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 765 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 765 Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as ``National Sarcoma Awareness Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 9, 2026 Mr. Johnson (for himself and Mr. Rounds) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as ``National Sarcoma Awareness Month''. Whereas sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bones or connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, and blood vessels, that can arise nearly anywhere in the body; Whereas, in the United States-- (1) about 18,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year; (2) approximately 7,600 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and (3) over 236,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any given time; Whereas, each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and around 21 percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma; Whereas more than 100 subtypes of sarcoma have been identified; Whereas the potential causes of sarcoma are not well understood; Whereas treatment for sarcoma can include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy; Whereas sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and Whereas July 2026 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month-- (1) to raise awareness about sarcoma; and (2) to encourage more individuals in the United States to get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate supports the designation of July 2026 as ``National Sarcoma Awareness Month''. <all>
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