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H.R. 1189 (111th)

Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2009

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Introduced

25 February 2009

Last action

26 February 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

14 August 2025

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to make grants to states and Indian tribes for colorectal cancer programs that include: (1) providing colorectal cancer screening to individuals who are over 50 years of age or at high risk for such cancer; (2) providing case management and referrals for medical treatment; (3) ensuring the full continuum of follow up and cancer care for individuals screened; (4) carrying out activities to improve the education, training, and skills of health professionals in the detection and control of colorectal cancer; and (5) developing and disseminating public information and education programs for the detection and control of colorectal cancer and promoting the benefits of receiving screenings through this program. Gives priority to low-income individuals who lack adequate coverage under health insurance and health plans with respect to screenings for colorectal cancer. Allows the Secretary to provide training and technical assistance with respect to the planning, development, and operation of programs funded by a grant under this Act. Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow states to provide medical assistance to individuals who have been screened for colorectal cancer under this Act and who need treatment for complications due to screening or colorectal cancer. Applies provisions related to breast and cervical cancer programs to programs under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 25 February 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 February 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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