Bills · SRES 570
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 570Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
INTRO DEC 18· LAST ACTION JAN 12
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STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the U.S., yet many people are unaware of its risks, who should be screened, or the progress in treatments. By officially designating a month, week, and day for awareness, the Senate aims to bring this critical health issue to the forefront of public discussion.
If this becomes law (which it already has, as a resolution), it provides a formal backing for organizations and individuals to amplify their efforts in education, screening promotion, and fundraising for research. Without such a designation, these efforts would still occur, but they might lack the unified national recognition and concentrated focus that a designated awareness period can provide, potentially leading to fewer people getting screened early or understanding the disease's complexities.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month."
This formal designation creates a specific period to focus national attention on lung cancer, its risks, and prevention.
PROVISION 02
Designates the first week of November 2025 as "National Women's Lung Cancer Awareness Week" and the second Saturday of November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Screening Day."
These specific designations highlight the impact of lung cancer on women and emphasize the importance of early detection through screening.
PROVISION 03
Expresses support for efforts to increase awareness, education, and research related to lung cancer, including risk factors, screening, and treatment.
This provision encourages broader public and medical community engagement in fighting lung cancer through various avenues.
PROVISION 04
Promotes awareness regarding lung cancer affecting minorities and individuals who have never smoked.
This provision addresses specific disparities and growing concerns within lung cancer diagnoses, ensuring awareness campaigns are inclusive.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· Minnesota
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
46
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 3 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSJAN 12
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
JAN 12
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
JAN 12
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S140; text: CR 12/18/2025 S8925)
DEC 18
Introduced in Senate
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 570
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedDec 18, 2025
Last actionJan 12, 2026
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 570Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 12, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
