Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Mar 2009): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 60, expresses support for observing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, held annually in March. It highlights the significance of early detection and screening for colorectal cancer, noting that it is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The resolution also recognizes and applauds organizations working to raise awareness and promote prevention and early detection of the disease.
The resolution aims to encourage public education on the importance of screening and early detection, and to support the efforts of various national and community organizations involved in this cause. It specifically urges health practitioners and organizations to use this month to promote awareness and support the early identification and removal of pre-cancerous polyps through screenings.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on February 25, 2009, by Representative Kay Granger, the resolution was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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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.
Recognizes the national and community organizations for their work in promoting awareness of colorectal cancer, providing information on the importance of prevention and early detection through regular screening, and facilitating access to treatment.
Urges organizations and health practitioners to promote awareness and to support early identification and removal of pre-cancerous polyps through colorectal cancer screenings.
Timeline
31 Mar 2009
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 60 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 60, expresses support for observing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, held annually in March. It highlights the significance of early detection and screening for colorectal cancer, noting that it is a leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The resolution also recognizes and applauds organizations working to raise awareness and promote prevention and early detection of the disease. The resolution aims to encourage public education on the importance of screening and early detection, and to support the efforts of various national and community organizations involved in this cause. It specifically urges health practitioners and organizations to use this month to promote awareness and support the early identification and removal of pre-cancerous polyps through screenings. Introduced in the House of Representatives on February 25, 2009, by Representative Kay Granger, the resolution was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It has since been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Has H.Con.Res. 60 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 60. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 60?
- H.Con.Res. 60 was sponsored by Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12] (R-TX), with 121 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 60?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (31 Mar 2009).
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