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A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

USA119th CongressSRES-570| Senate 
| Updated: 1/12/2026
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (4)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution officially designates November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month," aiming to elevate public understanding of this leading cause of cancer-related death. Additionally, it establishes the first week of November 2025 as "National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week" and the second Saturday of November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Screening Day." These designations underscore the critical need for increased attention to lung cancer. The resolution further expresses strong support for the ideals of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and promotes comprehensive efforts to enhance awareness, education, and research. These efforts specifically target the mitigation of risk factors , improved lung cancer screening , and advancements in treatment. It also emphasizes addressing lung cancer disparities affecting minorities and individuals who have never smoked, encouraging the public to engage in appropriate awareness and educational activities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-863
A resolution designating November 2022 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-462
A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-912
A resolution designating November 2024 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-512
A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-780
A resolution designating November 2020 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for the early detection of lung cancer.
Dec 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-960
Submitted in House
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 12, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 12, 2026
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 12, 2026
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 12, 2026
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S140; text: CR 12/18/2025 S8925)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-863
    A resolution designating November 2022 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-462
    A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-912
    A resolution designating November 2024 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-512
    A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-780
    A resolution designating November 2020 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for the early detection of lung cancer.


  • December 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-960
    Submitted in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 12, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • January 12, 2026
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • January 12, 2026
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • January 12, 2026
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S140; text: CR 12/18/2025 S8925)

Health

A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

USA119th CongressSRES-570| Senate 
| Updated: 1/12/2026
This Senate resolution officially designates November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month," aiming to elevate public understanding of this leading cause of cancer-related death. Additionally, it establishes the first week of November 2025 as "National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week" and the second Saturday of November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Screening Day." These designations underscore the critical need for increased attention to lung cancer. The resolution further expresses strong support for the ideals of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and promotes comprehensive efforts to enhance awareness, education, and research. These efforts specifically target the mitigation of risk factors , improved lung cancer screening , and advancements in treatment. It also emphasizes addressing lung cancer disparities affecting minorities and individuals who have never smoked, encouraging the public to engage in appropriate awareness and educational activities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-863
A resolution designating November 2022 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-462
A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-912
A resolution designating November 2024 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-512
A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-780
A resolution designating November 2020 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for the early detection of lung cancer.
Dec 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-960
Submitted in House
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 12, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 12, 2026
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 12, 2026
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 12, 2026
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S140; text: CR 12/18/2025 S8925)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-863
    A resolution designating November 2022 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-462
    A resolution designating November 2021 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-912
    A resolution designating November 2024 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-512
    A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-780
    A resolution designating November 2020 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for the early detection of lung cancer.


  • December 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-960
    Submitted in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 12, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • January 12, 2026
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • January 12, 2026
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • January 12, 2026
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S140; text: CR 12/18/2025 S8925)
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (4)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted