HCONRES 133 · 106th Congress · Health

Recognizing the severity of the disease of colon cancer, the preventable nature of the disease, and the need for education in the areas of prevention and early detection, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1999-06-15· Sponsored by Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate.(2000-10-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares that Congress recognizes: (1) the severity of the issue of colorectal cancer; (2) such disease's preventable nature; and (3) the importance of the Screen for Life Campaign. Calls on health educators, elected officials, and the people of the United States to: (1) broaden the message of the Screen for Life Campaign to reach all individuals; and (2) learn about colorectal cancer and its preventable nature and learn to recognize the risk factors and symptoms which enable early detection and treatment.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans