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HCONRES 60 111th Congress House Health Cancer Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Digestive and metabolic diseases Health promotion and preventive care Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 25, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Mar 31, 2009
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 30, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 30, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4088-4089)
Mar 30, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4088-4089)
Mar 30, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 60.
Mar 30, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4088-4090)
Mar 30, 2009
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 26, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 25, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 25, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Expresses support for the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of early detection and screening.

Recognizes the national and community organizations for their work in promoting awareness of colorectal cancer, providing information on the importance of prevention and early detection through regular screening, and facilitating access to treatment.

Urges organizations and health practitioners to promote awareness and to support early identification and removal of pre-cancerous polyps through colorectal cancer screenings.

What's happening now March 31, 2009

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 24
All 24 Democratic 12 Republican 12
D
Green, Al
Texas · Mar 30, 2009
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Mar 30, 2009
 R
Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Mar 26, 2009
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Mar 26, 2009
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Mar 24, 2009
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Mar 24, 2009
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Mar 24, 2009
 D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Mar 24, 2009
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Mar 23, 2009
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 23, 2009
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Mar 23, 2009
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Mar 23, 2009
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Mar 19, 2009
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Mar 19, 2009
 D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Mar 19, 2009
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Mar 19, 2009
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 18, 2009
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Mar 17, 2009
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Mar 12, 2009
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Mar 12, 2009
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Mar 12, 2009
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Mar 11, 2009
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 5, 2009
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Mar 4, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 60: Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-60/
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"H. Con. Res. 60: Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-60/.
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H. Con. Res. 60, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-60/.
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