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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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

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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