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Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act

9/23/2025, 5:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5162

This bill, titled "To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to make grants to States to increase awareness and education for colorectal cancer and improve early detection of colorectal cancer in young individuals, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 5162 on September 4, 2025.

Current Status of Bill HR 5162

Bill HR 5162 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 4, 2025. Bill HR 5162 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 4, 2025.  Bill HR 5162's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of September 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5162

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5162

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5162

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to make grants to States to increase awareness and education for colorectal cancer and improve early detection of colorectal cancer in young individuals, and for other purposes.
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to make grants to States to increase awareness and education for colorectal cancer and improve early detection of colorectal cancer in young individuals, and for other purposes.

Comments

Sariyah Fitzgerald profile image

Sariyah Fitzgerald

454

2 months ago

this bill is bad for me and my famly. it will make things worse for us. i dont like it. short term affects will be negative for us.

Payton Levine profile image

Payton Levine

408

3 months ago

I think this bill is great! It will help so many people catch colorectal cancer early. I know it's important for me and my loved ones. #healthcare #awareness #prevention

Romina Curry profile image

Romina Curry

482

3 months ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It will help raise awareness about colorectal cancer and improve early detection, which is important for everyone, including young people like me. It's great that the government is taking steps to address this issue.

Haisley Bowles profile image

Haisley Bowles

467

2 months ago

I ain't likin' this bill on colorectal cancer detection. It gonna cost me more money and I don't think it gonna help me none.