Senate Simple Resolution 276
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution designating July 15, 2019, as "National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day" and the month of July 2019 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
276
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
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Summary
This resolution designates July 15, 2019, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day and July 2019 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. (Sarcoma is a malignant cancer that arises from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.)
The resolution also recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.
July 15, 2019
07/15/2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
07/15/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:39 PM