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H.RES.1053: Recognizing that women are equally affected by colon cancer.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 2, 2010
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (34 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes: (1) that women are equally affected by colon cancer; and (2) the importance of colon health in women and of detecting colon cancer in its earliest stages. Urges women to: (1) regularly undergo diagnostic screening for colon cancer as recommended by their doctors; and (2) exercise regularly and eat a healthy and well-balanced diet to reduce the risk of colon cancer.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 2, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Kathy Dahlkemper (D-Pa.) |