H.Res. 359105th CongressHouse Resolution

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) strongly urges the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a national public…

Official title: 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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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.

Introduced Feb 11, 1998
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Louise Slaughter

Democrat

U.S. Representative · NY-28

Bipartisan — 29 cosponsors (23 D, 6 R)

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