A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
National Sarcoma Awareness Month
The Senate has officially passed this resolution to support designating July 2025 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. The bill has completed its journey through the Senate and does not have any further scheduled actions. It is no longer moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
The Senate has already considered and agreed to this resolution.
Key Points
- The Senate officially named July 2025 as a time to focus on sarcoma. This is a rare cancer that starts in the bones or soft tissues like muscles, fat, and blood vessels.
- The resolution aims to help more people get the right diagnosis and treatment. Every year, about 17,000 Americans are diagnosed with this disease, and around 7,600 people die from it.
- This cancer is especially important for children's health. While it only makes up 1 percent of adult cancers, it accounts for 15 percent of all cancers found in children.
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Milestones
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
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