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

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 224

Bill 118 H.Res. 224 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress aimed at raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community. The resolution acknowledges that Black Americans are disproportionately affected by colorectal cancer, with higher incidence rates and lower survival rates compared to other racial and ethnic groups.

The resolution calls for increased awareness and education about colorectal cancer within the Black community, as well as increased access to screening and treatment options. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants of health that contribute to the disparities in colorectal cancer outcomes, such as access to healthcare, socioeconomic status, and systemic racism.

Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 224 seeks to bring attention to the racial disparities in colorectal cancer outcomes and to encourage action to address these disparities and improve health outcomes for Black Americans.

Congressional Summary of HRES 224

This resolution recognizes the deadly impact colorectal cancer; acknowledges racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer, particularly in the Black community; and encourages actions to address colorectal cancer and those disparities.

Current Status of Bill HRES 224

Bill HRES 224 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2023. Bill HRES 224 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2023.  Bill HRES 224's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 224

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 224

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cancer
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medical research
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Minority health
- Racial and ethnic relations
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 224

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

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