Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires house resolution recognizing the impact of colorectal cancer, particularly on the Black community, and encouraging CDC/NIH research, screening expansion, and State health plan coverage for at-risk groups. It relies on reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Government, Healthcare, Science & Space, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Black community and high-risk individuals would be affected and Colorectal cancer screening providers would be affected.
Who Bears the Burden and How
National Institutes of Health would be affected and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would be affected.
Key Provisions
- Requires house resolution recognizing the impact of colorectal cancer, particularly on the Black community, and encouraging CDC/NIH research, screening expansion, and State health plan coverage for at-risk groups.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires house resolution recognizing the impact of colorectal cancer, particularly on the Black community, and encouraging CDC/NIH research, screening expansion, and State health plan coverage for at-risk groups.
Key Policy Areas
Government, Healthcare, Science & Space, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill requires house resolution recognizing the impact of colorectal cancer, particularly on the Black community, and encouraging CDC/NIH research, screening expansion, and State health plan coverage for at-risk groups.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Black community and high-risk individuals
- Colorectal cancer screening providers
Identified Costs
- National Institutes of Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Ms. Norton, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. …
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Submitted in House
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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