Bill · S.Res. 299· Senate(119-SRES-299)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Last activity
- 6/24/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518)
- Sponsored by
- Ron Johnson
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating July 2025 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bones or connective tissues that affects thousands of people in the United States each year. The text notes that sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported, with over 70 different subtypes identified. The goal of this designation is to raise awareness about the disease and encourage proper diagnosis and treatment. Ultimately, the Senate agreed to support this specific designation.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill notes that sarcoma accounts for a significant percentage of cancers diagnosed in children.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The designation aims to encourage earlier diagnosis and proper treatment for those suffering from sarcoma.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising awareness: The resolution supports designating July 2025 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month to raise awareness about sarcoma, which could help combat the issue of the cancer being often misdiagnosed and underreported.
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Encouraging diagnosis and treatment: The measure encourages more individuals in the United States to get properly diagnosed and treated for sarcoma.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens identified in the text for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 6/24/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518)
- Introduced in Senate