S.J.Res. 133102nd CongressSenate Joint Resolution

Reaffirms the commitment of the Congress embodied in the National Cancer Act of 1971, specifically that: (1) cancer research should be a…

Official title: A joint resolution in recognition of the 20th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the over 7 million survivors of cancer alive today because of cancer research.

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Reaffirms the commitment of the Congress embodied in the National Cancer Act of 1971, specifically that: (1) cancer research should be a national priority to address the scope of the cancer epidemic; (2) the public and private sectors should join forces to provide the necessary fiscal and human resources to establish, maintain, and strengthen the National Cancer Program; and (3) this public-private partnership should strive to provide effective treatment to every American with cancer.

Introduced Apr 25, 1991
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Ernest Hollings

Democrat

U.S. Senator · SC

Bipartisan — 33 cosponsors (23 D, 10 R)

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