S.Res. 463 – A resolution expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8826; text: CR S8834)

November 30, 2021

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8826; text: CR S8834)

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Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · Nov 30, 2021

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions, which were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 462, S. Res. 463,…

Sen. Amy KlobucharD-MN · Apr 14, 2021

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for the legislative activities report of the Committee on Rules and Administration during the 116th Congress be printed in the Congressional Record.

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Agreed to SenateIssued November 30, 2021

III

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 463

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 30, 2021

Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Cardin, and Mr. Braun) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is one of the most difficult cancers to detect in the early stages of the disease, which contributes to high mortality rates;

Whereas stomach cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the lining of the stomach;

Whereas stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer worldwide;

Whereas, in 2021, an estimated—

(1)

26,560 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the United States; and

(2)

11,180 people in the United States will die from stomach cancer;

Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 32.4 percent;

Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and ethnic minorities;

Whereas increased awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among patients and health care providers could improve timely recognition of stomach cancer symptoms;

Whereas more research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer is needed; and

Whereas November 2021 is an appropriate month to observe Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

supports the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month;

(2)

supports efforts to increase awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among the general public of the United States;

(3)

recognizes the need for additional research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer; and

(4)

encourages States, territories, and localities of the United States to support the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.