A resolution designating July 15, 2018, as "National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day" and the month of July 2018 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
Latest action · Jun 28, 2018 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4743)
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 28, 2018
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Designates July 15, 2018, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day and July 2018 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. (Sarcoma is a malignant cancer that arises from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.)
Recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 28, 2018Introduced in Senate
- Jun 28, 2018Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4743)
Related bills 4
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 207 | A resolution designating the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017 as "Sarcoma Awareness Week" and designating July 15, 2017 as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day". | Related bill | Jun 28, 2017 |
| HRES 420 | Expressing support for the designation of the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017, as "Sarcoma Awareness Week" and July 15, 2017, as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day". | Related bill | Jun 30, 2017 |
| HRES 973 | Expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2018, as "National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day" and the designation of July 2018, as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month". | Related bill | Jun 28, 2018 |
| HRES 1103 | Expressing support for designation of July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. | Related bill | Sep 28, 2018 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
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- Jun 28, 2018Introduced in Senate
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