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HR 601

Support for increased awareness of stomach cancer; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lee Hawkins and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia House resolution backs increased stomach cancer awareness to spur earlier detection, educate the public, and boost advocacy; no new laws or funding.

House Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 601

Summary — H.R. 601: "Support for increased awareness of stomach cancer; recognize"

Status: House Read and Adopted (adopted March 25, 2025)
Introduced: January 22, 2025
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial/expressive)

Main purpose

This resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives’ support for increased public awareness of stomach (gastric) cancer and recognizes that greater advocacy, education, research, and screening awareness can lead to earlier detection and improved outcomes.

Key findings and intent stated in the resolution

  • Stomach cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide and the fourth leading cause of cancer death globally.
  • In the United States, stomach cancer represents about 1.5% of all new cancer diagnoses; 26,890 new U.S. cases were reported in 2024.
  • There are racial and ethnic disparities in stomach cancer incidence and mortality in the U.S.
  • Although overall incidence has declined, lack of awareness of risk factors and screening may cause high‑risk individuals to dismiss symptoms.
  • Georgia ranks 11th in stomach cancer mortality (state-level statistic cited).
  • The resolution asserts that increased advocacy, awareness, research, and education may improve earlier detection and treatment for patients.

What the resolution does

  • Officially declares the House’s support for increased awareness of stomach cancer and recognition that awareness can facilitate earlier detection.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make appropriate copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.

Who is affected / stakeholders

  • This is a non‑binding, symbolic resolution; it does not create new laws, regulations, or funding. Primary impacts are awareness‑related:
    • Patients and at‑risk populations (benefit from increased public education and early detection messaging)
    • Healthcare providers and public health agencies (encouraged to prioritize awareness, screening guidance)
    • Advocacy groups and researchers (heightened legislative recognition that may support advocacy/visibility)
    • General public and media (Clerk directed to distribute the text)

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Introduced: January 22, 2025 (referred to Ways and Means and the Budget committees for jurisdictional consideration)
  • House First Readers / Filed / Local & Consent calendar referrals occurred March 13–21, 2025
  • Read and Adopted / Rules suspended / Reported enrolled / Adopted: March 25, 2025

Sponsors

  • As listed in the resolution text: Representatives Deborah Silcox (53rd), Lee Hawkins (27th), Mark Newton (127th), Karen Mathiak (82nd), and Tremaine Reese (140th).
  • Note: an alternate sponsors list provided separately (names of several U.S. House members) appears inconsistent with the resolution text, which identifies state House sponsors.

Limitations and expected impact

  • The measure is symbolic and contains no appropriations, mandates, or regulatory changes. Its practical effect is to raise legislative attention, encourage public messaging, and support stakeholders working on stomach cancer awareness, screening, and research.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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