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Support for Sarcoma Awareness Month: Increasing Knowledge of Rare Cancer

The U.S. Senate expressed support for designating July 2021 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. The goal is to increase public knowledge about this rare cancer, which affects bones and connective tissues, and to encourage citizens to seek early diagnosis and treatment, potentially improving their health outcomes.
Key points
Designating July 2021 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month aims to raise public awareness about this rare cancer.
The initiative encourages citizens to seek early detection and treatment for sarcoma, which is crucial due to frequent misdiagnoses.
Sarcoma is a rare cancer of bones or connective tissues, with about 16,000 individuals diagnosed annually in the U.S., and approximately 7,000 deaths.
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Print number: 117_SRES_319
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Process start date: 2021-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_319.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating July 2021 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month aims to raise public awareness about this rare cancer.
  • The initiative encourages citizens to seek early detection and treatment for sarcoma, which is crucial due to frequent misdiagnoses.
  • Sarcoma is a rare cancer of bones or connective tissues, with about 16,000 individuals diagnosed annually in the U.S., and approximately 7,000 deaths.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6106)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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