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H.R. 1189 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2009

H.R. 1189 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 25, 2009, sponsored by Kay Granger with 90 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 25, 2009
Co-sponsors
90
Policy area
Health

What it does

Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to make grants to states and Indian tribes for colorectal cancer programs that include: (1) providing colorectal cancer screening to individuals who are over 50 years of age or at…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Kay Granger (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats, 33 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 25, 2009
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 26, 2009)

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