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A resolution recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions of scientists, clinicians, and patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and designating May 2014 as "National Cancer Research Month".

Introduced: May 14, 2014 See on congress.gov
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May 21, 2014
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3243-3244)
May 21, 2014
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3243-3244)
May 21, 2014
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 14, 2014
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3032)
May 14, 2014
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Recognizes the importance of cancer research and the invaluable contributions of researchers who are dedicated to reversing the cancer epidemic.

Designates May 2014 as National Cancer Research Month.

Supports efforts to establish cancer research as a national and international priority to eventually eliminate the more than 200 diseases that collectively represent cancer.

What's happening now May 21, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3243-3244)

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