Congress flags colorectal cancer disparity in Hispanic communities
H.Res. 276 — Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Hispanic community. · Filed by Pablo José Hernández Rivera (D-PR) · Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This is a non-binding resolution expressing support for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and acknowledging that Hispanic Americans face disproportionate burden from colorectal cancer, with lower screening rates than non-Hispanic White Americans. The resolution encourages the CDC and NIH to research causes of the disparity and develop strategies to close the screening gap, and urges individuals to discuss screening with their doctors.
Why we flagged it
This is a non-binding resolution that expresses support for colorectal cancer awareness and directs federal agencies to research and address racial disparities in screening and outcomes among Hispanic Americans. It is purely a statement of congressional priority with no legislative mechanism.
Who it affects
This resolution places public focus on a documented health disparity affecting Hispanic Americans and directs federal health agencies to investigate root causes and develop solutions. It creates no new restrictions on citizens and imposes no costs; it is a statement of public priority that may lead to future research and intervention.
Named in the bill
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), United States Preventive Services Task Force, Hispanic community
Where it stands
- Mar 31, 2025 — Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce”
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How this was measured
Analysis — Quorum's AI read the bill text published by Congress.gov (3,039 characters) on Sep 18, 2026. Section numbers in the findings refer to that text, linked below; transparency and hidden-provision scores are compared against the median of 16,222 analysed bills.
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