Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Apr 2008): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 302 is a resolution that expresses support for observing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution aims to increase education about the importance of early detection and screening for colorectal cancer. It also recognizes and commends organizations that work to raise awareness, provide information on prevention and early detection, and help those affected by the disease.
The resolution specifically encourages organizations and healthcare providers to promote awareness and support the early identification and removal of pre-cancerous polyps, which can only be found through screening. The bill highlights that colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and that early detection through screening significantly improves survival rates and can prevent a large number of deaths.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2008 and has since been received in the Senate. It was then referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, where it will be considered further.
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Official summary
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Expresses support for the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of early detection and screening.
Timeline
1 Apr 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 302 do?
- H.Con.Res. 302 is a resolution that expresses support for observing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution aims to increase education about the importance of early detection and screening for colorectal cancer. It also recognizes and commends organizations that work to raise awareness, provide information on prevention and early detection, and help those affected by the disease. The resolution specifically encourages organizations and healthcare providers to promote awareness and support the early identification and removal of pre-cancerous polyps, which can only be found through screening. The bill highlights that colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and that early detection through screening significantly improves survival rates and can prevent a large number of deaths. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2008 and has since been received in the Senate. It was then referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, where it will be considered further.
- Has H.Con.Res. 302 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 302. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 302?
- H.Con.Res. 302 was sponsored by Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12] (R-TX), with 124 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 302?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (1 Apr 2008).
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