What is the current status of SRES 299?

SRES 299 is currently: Passed Senate.

Who sponsored SRES 299?

SRES 299 was sponsored by Ron Johnson (R), Sen.

Designates July 2025 as Sarcoma Awareness Month

IntroducedJune 24, 2025

Passed Senate1 year ago

Intro

Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518)

HealthCommemorative events and holidaysHealth promotion and preventive careCancer

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for declaring July 2025 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month to promote understanding of this rare cancer.

If you or someone you know is affected by sarcoma, July 2025 will focus on raising awareness and improving diagnosis.

Who this affects

Individuals with sarcoma · Families · Healthcare providers

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution supports raising awareness about sarcoma, a rare cancer affecting bones and connective tissues.
2Sarcoma accounts for about 1 percent of adult cancers and 15 percent of childhood cancers diagnosed each year.
3Around 17,000 people are diagnosed with sarcoma annually in the United States.
4The resolution aims to encourage proper diagnosis and treatment for those affected by sarcoma.
5More than 70 subtypes of sarcoma exist, making awareness and education crucial.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of July 2025 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a cancer of connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, bones, and blood vessels.

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Last changed 4 days ago · checked hourly

Designates July 2025 as Sarcoma Awareness Month

IntroducedJune 24, 2025

Passed Senate1 year ago

Intro

Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518)

HealthCommemorative events and holidaysHealth promotion and preventive careCancer

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for declaring July 2025 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month to promote understanding of this rare cancer.

If you or someone you know is affected by sarcoma, July 2025 will focus on raising awareness and improving diagnosis.

Who this affects

Individuals with sarcoma · Families · Healthcare providers

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution supports raising awareness about sarcoma, a rare cancer affecting bones and connective tissues.
2Sarcoma accounts for about 1 percent of adult cancers and 15 percent of childhood cancers diagnosed each year.
3Around 17,000 people are diagnosed with sarcoma annually in the United States.
4The resolution aims to encourage proper diagnosis and treatment for those affected by sarcoma.
5More than 70 subtypes of sarcoma exist, making awareness and education crucial.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document

Last changed 4 days ago · checked hourly