A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today because of the commitment of the United States to cancer research and advances in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

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  2011-05-26Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3461)

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• H.Res. 531Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today because of the commitment of the United States to cancer research and advances in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

  2012-01-31Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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1. 2011-12-13

   Introduced in Senate

2. 2011-12-13

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8550-8551)

3. 2011-12-13

   Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8549-8550)

4. 2011-12-15

   Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8690-8691)

5. 2011-12-15

   Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8690-8691)

6. 2011-12-15

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8690-8691)

7. 2011-12-15

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8690-8691)