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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 765 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 765
Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 9, 2026
Mr. Johnson (for himself and Mr. Rounds) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
Whereas sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bones or connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, and blood vessels, that can arise nearly anywhere in the body; Whereas, in the United States--
(1) about 18,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year;
(2) approximately 7,600 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and
(3) over 236,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any given time;
Whereas, each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and around 21 percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma; Whereas more than 100 subtypes of sarcoma have been identified; Whereas the potential causes of sarcoma are not well understood; Whereas treatment for sarcoma can include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy; Whereas sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and Whereas July 2026 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month--
(1) to raise awareness about sarcoma; and
(2) to encourage more individuals in the United States to get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate supports the designation of July 2026 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".