Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should carry out a national public awareness campaign to educate American men and women with respect to colorectal cancer.

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Introduced

11 February 1998

Last action

31 March 1998 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]

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Summary

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) strongly urges the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a national public awareness campaign regarding colorectal cancer risk, preventive screening options, and the importance of early detection; and (2) encourages the Secretary, in designing and carrying out the campaign, to work closely with groups having colorectal cancer expertise.

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11 February 1998
Introduced
Introduced in House
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11 February 1998
Introduced
Introduced in House
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11 February 1998
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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11 February 1998
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E132-133)
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31 March 1998
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/359
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