S.Res. 445 — 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".

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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.

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2014-05-14
Introduced in Senate
2014-05-14
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3032)
2014-05-21
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
2014-05-21
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
2014-05-21
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3243-3244)
2014-05-21
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3243-3244)

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".

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