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H. Res. 420 115th Congress House

Expressing support for the designation of the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017, as "Sarcoma Awareness Week" and July 15, 2017, as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day".

Introduced: June 28, 2017 See on congress.gov
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In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Jun 30, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 28, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 30, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for the designation of Sarcoma Awareness Week and Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day. (Sarcoma is a malignant cancer that arises from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.)

Recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 420: Expressing support for the designation of the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017, as "Sarcoma Awareness Week" and July 15, 2017, as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day".. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-420/
MLA
"H. Res. 420: Expressing support for the designation of the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017, as "Sarcoma Awareness Week" and July 15, 2017, as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day".." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-420/.
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H. Res. 420, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-420/.
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[H. Res. 420: Expressing support for the designation of the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017, as "Sarcoma Awareness Week" and July 15, 2017, as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day".](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-420/)
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