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S 5287·Federal·senate

Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act

In CommitteeFiled Aug 6, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Aug 6, 2026

Summary

The Senate bill would allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the CDC, to award grants to states. These funds would be used to increase education about colorectal cancer and improve early detection among younger individuals. The goal is to reduce cancer rates by reaching people earlier.

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