Support for increased awareness of stomach cancer; recognize
HR 601 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for increased awareness of stomach cancer, primarily targeting public education efforts. It cites global and U.S. statistics - including 26,890 new U.S. cases in 2024, disparities in racial/ethnic groups, and Georgia's 11th-highest mortality ranking - to highlight the need for better public understanding of symptoms and early detection. The resolution directs the House Clerk to distribute copies to the public and press but does not fund programs, change laws, or mandate action. It serves solely as a symbolic statement to encourage advocacy and awareness.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Mar 13, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Deborah Silcox
RRepublican
P
Karen Mathiak
RRepublican
P
Lee Hawkins
RRepublican
P
Mark Newton
RRepublican
P
Teddy Reese
DDemocratic
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