Colon Cancer: Early Detection for Young Adults
The Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act is currently in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This bill has not moved since September 4, 2025. Members of this committee must decide whether to hold a vote on the proposal before it can move forward.
It has bipartisan support and addresses a growing health crisis, but it is in the early stages and needs to compete for funding in a busy legislative calendar.
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The bill specifically calls out American Indian and Alaska Native individuals as a group needing targeted outreach for early colorectal cancer detection, and it directs states to partner with Tribal organizations to run these programs. This could bring new cancer education and screening resources to Native communities that often face gaps in health care access.
“partner with hospitals, clinics, Tribal organizations (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act), nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, colorectal cancer prevention and control programs, and other relevant entities and programs”
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) introduced the Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act to provide funding to states for screenings, public awareness, and support for health care professionals as diagnoses rise among Americans under 50.
The bipartisan bill authorizes the CDC to award five-year grants to states and territories to support early detection and diagnostic testing for young individuals at high risk, including those in vulnerable and marginalized groups.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act
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