Ron Johnson (R-WI)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
A Republican resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2705; text: CR S2703)
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
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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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 2026 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is noted as a rare cancer of the bones or connective tissues that can happen almost anywhere in the body. The text points out that about 18,000 people are diagnosed and about 7,600 people die from sarcoma each year in the United States. Over 236,000 individuals struggle with this disease at any given time, making up about 1 percent of adult cancers and 21 percent of childhood cancers. Because sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported, this month aims to raise awareness and encourage proper diagnosis and treatment. Ultimately, the Senate resolves to support this specific designation.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
Sarcoma accounts for a significant percentage of childhood cancers, and awareness helps early detection.
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Awareness campaigns help individuals of all ages recognize symptoms of rare cancers.
- Scored +2
Would people in middle age be better off under this?
Adults diagnosed with sarcoma benefit from increased public awareness and proper diagnosis.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Raising Awareness and Encouraging Treatment: The resolution supports designating July 2026 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month to raise awareness about sarcoma and encourage individuals to get properly diagnosed and treated. This is positive because sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported. This goal is explicitly mentioned in the preamble before the final resolved clause.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 children be better off under this? — Sarcoma accounts for a significant percentage of childhood cancers, and awareness helps early detection. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Adults diagnosed with sarcoma benefit from increased public awareness and proper diagnosis. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Older adults affected by rare cancers benefit from increased focus on proper diagnosis. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Awareness campaigns help individuals of all ages recognize symptoms of rare cancers.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution promotes awareness of sarcoma to encourage proper diagnosis and treatment.
- 6/9/2026
- 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 S2705; text: CR S2703)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Mike RoundsRepublican · South Dakota