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S.J.Res. 133

A joint resolution in recognition of the 20th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the over 7 million survivors of cancer alive today because of cancer research.

Reaffirms the commitment of the Congress embodied in the National Cancer Act of 1971, specifically that: (1) cancer research should be a national priority to address the scope of the cancer epidemic; (2) the public and private sectors should join forces to provide the necessary fiscal and human resources to establish, maintain, and strengthen the National Cancer Program; and (3) this public-private partnership should strive to provide effective treatment to every American with cancer.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC](D-SC)Sponsor
33 cosponsors23 D10 R
33cosponsors2committees12actions5subjects
  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  5. Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

  6. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.

  7. Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.

  8. Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy without amendment and an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  9. Committee14000

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy without amendment and an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  10. Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  11. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  12. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate