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WI SJR91
WI SJR91Proclaiming the months of October 2025 and October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Months.
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Introduced
10/02/2025
10/02/2025
In Committee
10/02/2025
10/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: proclaiming the months of October 2025 and October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Months.
AI Summary
This resolution highlights the significant impact of breast cancer in the United States, particularly noting the National Cancer Institute's estimates that in 2025, 316,950 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer (representing over 15% of new cancer cases) and 42,170 women will die from the disease (nearly 7% of cancer deaths). The resolution emphasizes that while breast cancer most commonly affects middle-aged and older women (with a median diagnosis age of 63), men can also develop the disease, with an estimated 2,800 men diagnosed and 510 men expected to die from breast cancer in 2025. Of particular note, Wisconsin's breast cancer incidence rate of 137 cases per 100,000 individuals is higher than the national rate of 129.8 cases. The resolution underscores the importance of regular screening, with the American Cancer Society recommending annual mammograms for women aged 45-54 and biennial screenings for women over 55. It also highlights that early detection can significantly improve survival rates, and credits the 40% decline in female breast cancer mortality to increased mammogram usage and improved treatments. By proclaiming October 2025 and 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Months, the resolution aims to draw public attention to this critical health issue.
Sponsors (51)
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)*,
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Steve Nass (R)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Robert Donovan (R),
Cindi Duchow (R),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Brent Jacobson (R),
Alex Joers (D),
Dean Kaufert (R),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Dan Knodl (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Darrin Madison (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Paul Melotik (R),
Clint Moses (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Todd Novak (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
William Penterman (R),
Christian Phelps (D),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Jessie Rodriguez (R),
Ann Roe (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Ron Tusler (R),
Nancy VanderMeer (R),
Robyn Vining (D),
Robert Wittke (R),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr91 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR91.pdf |
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