S.Res. 765 — Agreed to in Senate

III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 765 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 9, 2026Mr. Johnson (for himself and Mr. Rounds) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to 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 That the Senate supports the designation of July 2026 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month.