A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

1/25/2024, 2:00 PM

This resolution designates November 2023 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The bill also designates the first week of November 2023 as National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week and the second Saturday of November 2023 as National Lung Cancer Screening Day. The resolution also promotes awareness of, education about, and research on lung cancer.
Congress
118
Number
SRES - 512
Introduced on
2023-12-18
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/18/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary


This resolution designates November 2023 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The bill also designates the first week of November 2023 as National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week and the second Saturday of November 2023 as National Lung Cancer Screening Day. The resolution also promotes awareness of, education about, and research on lung cancer.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution designating November 2023 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Cancer•
Cardiovascular and respiratory health•
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Latest Summary3/28/2024

This resolution designates November 2023 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The bill also designates the first week of November 2023 as National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week and the second Saturday of November 2023...
Latest Action12/18/2023
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6029; text: CR S6023-6024)