S.Res. 765 is a resolution that expresses support for designating July 2026 as 'National Sarcoma Awareness Month.' This designation aims to raise awareness about sarcoma, a type of cancer that affects connective tissues, and to promote education and research related to the disease.
Media coverage has generally highlighted the importance of raising awareness for sarcoma, emphasizing the need for increased funding and research into this less common type of cancer. Advocates have praised the resolution as a step forward in recognizing the challenges faced by sarcoma patients and their families.
Some critics argue that while raising awareness is important, designating a specific month may not lead to substantial changes in funding or research priorities. There are concerns that such resolutions can serve as symbolic gestures rather than actionable steps towards improving treatment and support for sarcoma patients.
The bill S.Res. 765, which supports the designation of July 2026 as 'National Sarcoma Awareness Month', does not have any direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Ron Johnson's top donor industries. The lobbying activity in this area is primarily from organizations and companies that do not appear to have a direct financial interest in sarcoma awareness or cancer-related initiatives. The largest lobbying contribution noted is from ResMed Corp., which contributed $40,000, but their focus is on respiratory care rather than oncology. Therefore, the potential for conflicts of interest is minimal, as there is no evident financial incentive for the sponsor's donors to influence this specific resolution.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TUNICA BILOXI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | CONNECTOR INC. | $50,000 |
| RESMED CORP. | ICE MILLER LLP | $40,000 |
| ITSERVE ALLIANCE | ADVANCED CAPITOL CONSULTING | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE | ADVANCED CAPITOL CONSULTING | $30,000 |
| DELFIN LNG | MR. ETHAN DURSTELER | $18,750 |
| ORGANIC TRADE ASSOCIATION | ORGANIC TRADE ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
| PHYLOS BIOSCIENCE, INC. | OLSSON, FRANK, WEEDA, TERMAN & MATZ, PC | undisclosed |
| BRANDCO DISTRIBUTING, LLC | OLSSON, FRANK, WEEDA, TERMAN & MATZ, PC | undisclosed |
| DPUH, INC. | OLSSON, FRANK, WEEDA, TERMAN & MATZ, PC | undisclosed |
| KULEANA TECHNOLOGY INC | CARMEN GROUP INCORPORATED | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING ALLIANCE | NATIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING ALLIANCE | undisclosed |
| NEXUS BEDSIDE | CARMEN GROUP INCORPORATED | undisclosed |
| IONQ, INC. | BALLARD PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| SOCIAL GAMING LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE | EMERGENT STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| LIFE360 | EMERGENT STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Ron Johnson, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
