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A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-299| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2025
Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson

Republican Senator

Wisconsin

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This resolution expresses the Senate's support for designating July 2025 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month." The primary goal of this designation is to significantly raise public awareness about sarcoma, a rare but serious cancer affecting bones and connective tissues throughout the body. Sarcoma is a complex disease with over 70 identified subtypes, often misdiagnosed, and its potential causes are not well understood. Each year, approximately 17,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma, and about 7,600 die from it, with around 50,000 individuals struggling with the condition at any given time. By dedicating a month to awareness, the resolution aims to encourage more individuals in the United States to seek proper diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-694
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-319
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2021 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-764
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-249
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
Jun 24, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518)
Jun 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-694
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-319
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2021 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-764
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-249
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".


  • June 24, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518)


  • June 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2025
    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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A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-299| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2025
This resolution expresses the Senate's support for designating July 2025 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month." The primary goal of this designation is to significantly raise public awareness about sarcoma, a rare but serious cancer affecting bones and connective tissues throughout the body. Sarcoma is a complex disease with over 70 identified subtypes, often misdiagnosed, and its potential causes are not well understood. Each year, approximately 17,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma, and about 7,600 die from it, with around 50,000 individuals struggling with the condition at any given time. By dedicating a month to awareness, the resolution aims to encourage more individuals in the United States to seek proper diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-694
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-319
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2021 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-764
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-249
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
Jun 24, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518)
Jun 24, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-694
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-319
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2021 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-764
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-249
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".


  • June 24, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518)


  • June 24, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson

Republican Senator

Wisconsin

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCommemorative events and holidaysHealth promotion and preventive care