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US HRes1050
US HRes1050Supporting the designation of March 2024 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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Introduced
03/01/2024
03/01/2024
In Committee
03/01/2024
03/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
Supporting the designation of March 2024 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
AI Summary
This Resolution officially supports the designation of March 2024 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, recognizing that colorectal cancer is a significant health concern in the United States, being the second leading cause of cancer death and projected to become the number one cancer killer for younger adults by 2030. The Resolution highlights that colorectal cancer is highly preventable and treatable when detected early through screening, which can find precancerous polyps or cancer at its most curable stages, yet a substantial portion of the population over 50 is not up-to-date with recommended screenings. Therefore, it encourages the public to participate in awareness and educational activities throughout March to promote prevention, screening, and early detection of this disease.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (40)
Donald Payne (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Colin Allred (D),
Don Bacon (R),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
André Carson (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Mark Green (R),
Glenn Ivey (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Bill Pascrell (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Chris Smith (R),
Paul Tonko (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (on 03/01/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1050/all-info | 03/02/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres1050/BILLS-118hres1050ih.pdf | 03/02/2024 |
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