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

4/1/2025, 6:18 PM
Congress
119

Number
HRES - 276

Introduced on
2025-03-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Pablo Hernández

Variations and Revisions

3/31/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 119 H.Res. 276 aims to raise awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Hispanic community. The bill highlights the fact that Hispanic individuals are disproportionately affected by colorectal cancer compared to other racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

The bill emphasizes the importance of early detection and prevention efforts in addressing this issue, as well as the need for increased access to screening and treatment options for Hispanic individuals. It also calls for greater research and data collection on colorectal cancer within the Hispanic community to better understand and address the disparities that exist.

Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 276 seeks to bring attention to the specific challenges faced by Hispanic individuals in relation to colorectal cancer and to promote efforts to reduce these disparities and improve outcomes for this community.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRaising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Hispanic community.

Policy Areas
Health

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Recent Activity

Latest Action3/31/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.