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SCR 22

RECOGNIZING MARCH 2025 AS "COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Ron Gray and 11 co-sponsors

Delaware designates March 2025 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to promote screening and prevention awareness.

Passed in House by Voice Vote
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Bill Summary · SCR 22

Legislative bill overview

SCR 22 is a concurrent resolution designating March 2025 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Delaware. The resolution passed both chambers of the legislature and carries no fiscal impact, as concurrent resolutions are ceremonial measures that do not appropriate funds or create binding law.

Why is this important

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Official awareness designations can increase public attention to screening recommendations, early detection, and prevention—potentially improving health outcomes by encouraging individuals to consult healthcare providers about screening options appropriate for their age and risk factors.

Potential points of contention

  • Proliferation of awareness months: Critics argue that designating numerous awareness months dilutes their impact and may contribute to "awareness month fatigue" without measurable health improvements.
  • Resource allocation questions: Some may question whether symbolic resolutions represent appropriate use of legislative time compared to evidence-based funding for actual screening programs or public health infrastructure.
  • Selective focus: Debate may arise over why certain diseases receive official designations while others do not, and whether this reflects evidence-based public health priorities or political advocacy dynamics.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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