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HRES 180

Supporting the designation of March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

119th Congress Introduced by Mark Green and 6 co-sponsors

Designates March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; a non-binding expression urging awareness and educational activities, with no new funding or programs.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Bill Summary · HRES 180

Summary of HRES 180 — Supporting the designation of March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Purpose and intent

  • HRES 180 is a House Resolution introduced on March 3, 2025, that would designate March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
  • The bill expresses the House’s support for the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and urges the public to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Key provisions

  • Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
  • Encourages people in the United States to observe March 2025 with awareness and educational activities related to colorectal cancer.
  • The resolution is a symbolic, non-binding expression of congressional sentiment and does not create new federal programs or authorize funding.

Legislative status

  • Introduced: March 3, 2025.
  • Referred to: House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (on the same date).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Mark E. Green.
  • Cosponsors: Frederica S. Wilson; Nikema Williams; Haley M. Stevens; Greg Landsman; Kevin Mullin; Terri A. Sewell.

Potential impact and who/what is affected

  • Aims to raise public awareness about colorectal cancer and promote educational activities during March 2025.
  • May support alignment with national health campaigns and encourage educational outreach, screening awareness, and early detection messaging.
  • As a resolution, it does not authorize new spending or create enforceable requirements; its impact is primarily symbolic and educational, signaling congressional support for colorectal cancer awareness efforts.

Timeline and procedural notes

  • The bill is a short, commemorative measure designated to observe March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
  • After referral to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, further actions would depend on Committee consideration and potential floor passage; no additional dates are specified in the provided information.

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

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