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Supporting the designation of March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Supporting the designation of March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Summary
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution highlights facts about colorectal cancer, including that it is the second leading cause of cancer death and is highly preventable through screening. The resolution encourages Americans to observe the month with awareness and educational activities focused on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and early detection.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] (R-TN)
6 cosponsors
Actions (2)
- Mar 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · house
- Mar 3, 2025 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 3, 2025
Mr. Green of Tennessee (for himself, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Ms. Sewell, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Mullin, Ms. Williams of Georgia, and Mr. Landsman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the most highly preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at this stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, yet, 1 in 3 adults over 50 years of age are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas 1 in 23 men and 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime; Whereas, by 2030, colorectal cancer is expected to be the number one cancer killer for those ages 20-49; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide information to the public of methods of prevention and screening, as well as about symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and
(2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities. <all>
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