[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 133 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 133

     Recognizing the severity of the disease of colon cancer, the 
 preventable nature of the disease, and the need for education in the 
    areas of prevention and early detection, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 15, 1999

   Mr. Moran of Virginia (for himself, Mr. Tauzin, Mr. Clement, Mr. 
     Bachus, Mr. Bentsen, and Mr. Sanford) submitted the following 
 concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
     Recognizing the severity of the disease of colon cancer, the 
 preventable nature of the disease, and the need for education in the 
    areas of prevention and early detection, and for other purposes.

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the 
        United States for men and women combined;
Whereas it is estimated that in 1999, 129,400 new cases of colorectal cancer 
        will be diagnosed in men and women in the United States;
Whereas the disease is expected to kill 56,600 individuals in this country in 
        1999;
Whereas adopting a healthy diet at a young age can significantly reduce the risk 
        of developing colorectal cancer;
Whereas research has shown that a high fiber, low fat diet, with minimal amounts 
        of red meat and maximum amounts of fruits and vegetables, can 
        significantly reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer;
Whereas colorectal cancer is increasingly diagnosed in individuals below age 50;
Whereas regular screenings can save large numbers of lives;
Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Care 
        Financing Administration, and the National Cancer Institute have 
        initiated the Screen for Life Campaign, targeted at individuals age 50 
        and older, to spread the message of the importance of colorectal cancer 
        screening tests; and
Whereas education can help inform the public of methods of prevention and 
        symptoms of early detection: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) recognizes--
                    (A) the severity of the issue of colorectal cancer;
                    (B) the preventable nature of the disease;
                    (C) the importance of the Screen for Life Campaign; 
                and
            (2) calls on health educators, elected officials, and the 
        people of the United States--
                    (A) to broaden the message of the Screen for Life 
                Campaign to reach all individuals; and
                    (B) to learn about colorectal cancer and its 
                preventive nature, and learn to recognize the risk 
                factors and symptoms which enable early detection and 
                treatment.
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