Tina Smith (D-MN)
A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S140; text: CR 12/18/2025 S8925)
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
- Introduced
- 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
S. Res. 570 designates November 2025 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. It also establishes National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week for the first week of November 2025 and National Lung Cancer Screening Day for the second Saturday of that month. The resolution expresses support for the early detection and treatment of lung cancer. It promotes increased awareness, education, and research regarding risk factors, screening, and treatment. Additionally, it highlights the impact of the disease on minorities and individuals who have never smoked.
Yes· 3 of 22
- Scored +5
Would women be better off under this?
The bill establishes a specific National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week.
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Explicitly recognizes the higher risk for veterans and promotes screening for this population.
- Scored +4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
High-risk groups for lung cancer often include seniors who benefit from improved screening awareness.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Education: By designating a national awareness month and specific days for women and screening, the resolution promotes efforts to increase education for the general public, patients, families, and health care workers, which can increase early detection. (Resolved section 1, 2, 3, and 6)
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Focus on High-Risk and Underserved Groups: The resolution specifically promotes research and awareness regarding lung cancer affecting minorities and individuals who have never smoked. (Resolved section 5(D))
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Support for Medical Advancement: The resolution promotes research into the treatment of lung cancer and the mitigation of risk factors. (Resolved section 5(A) and 5(C))
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Promotion of Screening: The resolution promotes efforts to increase awareness of lung cancer screening. (Resolved section 5(B))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Explicitly recognizes the higher risk for veterans and promotes screening for this population. Would women be better off under this? — The bill establishes a specific National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically notes the high mortality rate among Black men and promotes minority-focused research. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees are often in the high-risk age group that benefits most from screening awareness. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — High-risk groups for lung cancer often include seniors who benefit from improved screening awareness. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill promotes research and awareness for minorities affected by lung cancer. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill promotes research and awareness for minorities affected by lung cancer. Would men be better off under this? — General awareness and screening efforts benefit men, who are significantly affected by the disease. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Promotes screening and awareness for a disease that often affects adults in this age bracket. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill promotes research and awareness for minorities affected by lung cancer. Would high-income households be better off under this? — General public awareness leads to better early detection for all economic classes. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Focuses on underserved minorities who may face greater barriers to healthcare access. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — General public awareness leads to better early detection for all economic classes. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill acknowledges geographic barriers to screening facilities. Would white Americans be better off under this? — General improvement in lung cancer awareness and screening benefits all ethnic groups.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution promotes early detection and awareness of screening, which can improve overall access to life-saving diagnostics. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill highlights the high risk of lung cancer in veterans and promotes increased screening and awareness. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution explicitly promotes increased research into the treatment and risk factors of lung cancer.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution establishes a specific National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week to address gender-specific impacts. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill specifically focuses on improving awareness and research for lung cancer affecting minorities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill promotes increased research into lung cancer treatments and risk factors.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill draws attention to the disproportionate impact of lung cancer on veterans, encouraging better screening.
- 1/12/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S140; text: CR 12/18/2025 S8925)
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island