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Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Hispanic community.

USA119th CongressHRES-276| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2025
Pablo Jose Hernández

Pablo Jose Hernández

Democratic Representative

Puerto Rico

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution seeks to raise awareness regarding the disproportionate impact of colorectal cancer on the Hispanic community, where it is a leading cause of cancer death and screening rates are significantly lower than for non-Hispanic White individuals. It emphasizes that early screening is crucial for effective treatment and prevention, and notes the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendation for screening beginning at age 45. The resolution encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify factors contributing to racial screening disparities and develop effective strategies to eliminate them. It also calls on the CDC to research environmental factors and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate causes for elevated colorectal cancer risk in young adults. Furthermore, the resolution supports National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and urges individuals to learn about their risk and discuss screening with healthcare providers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-242
Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-224
Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.
Mar 31, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-242
    Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-224
    Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.


  • March 31, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Hispanic community.

USA119th CongressHRES-276| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2025
This resolution seeks to raise awareness regarding the disproportionate impact of colorectal cancer on the Hispanic community, where it is a leading cause of cancer death and screening rates are significantly lower than for non-Hispanic White individuals. It emphasizes that early screening is crucial for effective treatment and prevention, and notes the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendation for screening beginning at age 45. The resolution encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify factors contributing to racial screening disparities and develop effective strategies to eliminate them. It also calls on the CDC to research environmental factors and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate causes for elevated colorectal cancer risk in young adults. Furthermore, the resolution supports National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and urges individuals to learn about their risk and discuss screening with healthcare providers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-242
Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-224
Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.
Mar 31, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-242
    Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-224
    Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.


  • March 31, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pablo Jose Hernández

Pablo Jose Hernández

Democratic Representative

Puerto Rico

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted