Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2007
Latest action · Mar 29, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 28, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Act of 2007 - 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 high risk for such cancer; (2) providing case management and referrals for medical treatment; (3) ensuring the full continuum of follow up and cancer care for individuals screened; (4) carrying out activities to improve the education, training, and skills of health professionals in the detection and control of colorectal cancer; and (5) developing and disseminating public information and education programs for the detection and control of colorectal cancer and promoting the benefits of receiving screenings through this program. Gives priority to low-income individuals who lack adequate coverage under health insurance and health plans with respect to screenings for colorectal cancer.
Allows the Secretary to provide training and technical assistance with respect to the planning, development, and operation of programs funded by a grant under this Act.
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow states to provide medical assistance to individuals who have been screened for colorectal cancer under this Act and who need treatment for complications due to screening or colorectal cancer. Applies provisions related to breast and cervical cancer programs to programs under this Act.
Cosponsors 161
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 28, 2007 to Oct 3, 2008, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Albert Russell Wynn | Original | Mar 28, 2007 |
| D-RI | Patrick J. Kennedy | Apr 16, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Charles B. Rangel | Apr 20, 2007 | |
| R-CA | Darrell Issa | Apr 20, 2007 | |
| R-FL | Gus M. Bilirakis | Apr 20, 2007 | |
| R-NY | John M. McHugh | Apr 20, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Michael R. McNulty | Apr 20, 2007 | |
| D-TX | Sheila Jackson Lee | Apr 20, 2007 | |
| D-ME | Thomas H. Allen | Apr 20, 2007 | |
| D-AL | Artur Davis | Apr 24, 2007 | |
| D-NY | Brian Higgins | Apr 24, 2007 | |
| R-VA | Frank R. Wolf | Apr 24, 2007 | |
| R-MO | Jo Ann Emerson | Apr 24, 2007 | |
| R-MI | Thaddeus G. McCotter | Apr 24, 2007 | |
| R-CA | Brian P. Bilbray | May 2, 2007 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 29, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Mar 28, 2007Introduced in House
- Mar 28, 2007Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
- Case management
- Colon cancer
- Continuum of care
- Economics and Public Finance
- Education
- Federal aid to Indians
- Government Operations and Politics
- Government publicity
- Grants-in-aid
- Health
- Health education
- Higher education
- Indian medical care
- Medical education
- Medical screening
- Medical tests
- Medically uninsured
- Minorities
- Native Americans
- Social Welfare
- Welfare eligibility
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 28, 2007Introduced in House
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