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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 180· House(119-HRES-180)

Supporting the designation of March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Rep. Green
Age: 62 years
Tennessee
Introduced
3/3/2025
Last activity
3/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Mark Green
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 6
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution supports designating March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It highlights that colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death and notes that screening tests can find and remove polyps before they become cancerous. The text points out that regular screenings can prevent many deaths and detect the disease early when treatment works best. It mentions that many adults over 50 are not up to date with their recommended screenings. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Yes

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3

    The bill encourages screenings for adults over 50 to prevent colorectal cancer deaths.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+3

    The emphasis on screening for those over 50 benefits the retired population.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2

    The resolution promotes public awareness of preventative screenings to improve health outcomes.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.