Ron Johnson (R-WI)

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

S.Res. 299 · Senate resolution Health

A Republican resolution with no cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518)

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

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.

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

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

  • Scored +5

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill notes that sarcoma accounts for a significant percentage of cancers diagnosed in children.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The designation aims to encourage earlier diagnosis and proper treatment for those suffering from sarcoma.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.