Who sponsored HRES 180?

HRES 180 was sponsored by Mark Green (R), Rep.

Designates March 2025 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

IntroducedMarch 3, 2025

1 year ago

Intro

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Health

Why This Matters

This resolution supports designating March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to promote awareness and education about colorectal cancer.

If you are over 50, this resolution encourages you to get screened for colorectal cancer to help prevent up to 60 percent of deaths.

Who this affects

Individuals aged 50 and older · Families · Healthcare providers

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution supports raising awareness about colorectal cancer in March 2025.
2Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
3Regular screenings can prevent up to 60 percent of colorectal cancer deaths.
4Public education campaigns will focus on prevention, screening, and symptoms.
5One in three adults over 50 are not up to date with recommended screenings.

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This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

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Designates March 2025 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

IntroducedMarch 3, 2025

1 year ago

Intro

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Health

Why This Matters

This resolution supports designating March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to promote awareness and education about colorectal cancer.

If you are over 50, this resolution encourages you to get screened for colorectal cancer to help prevent up to 60 percent of deaths.

Who this affects

Individuals aged 50 and older · Families · Healthcare providers

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution supports raising awareness about colorectal cancer in March 2025.
2Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
3Regular screenings can prevent up to 60 percent of colorectal cancer deaths.
4Public education campaigns will focus on prevention, screening, and symptoms.
5One in three adults over 50 are not up to date with recommended screenings.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Read full document