H.Res. 239 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.
Cosponsors: 10 (10 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-12
Introduced: 2025-03-21
Latest action (2025-03-21): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What H.Res. 239 does, in plain terms
This resolution recognizes the deadly impact colorectal cancer; acknowledges racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer, particularly in the Black community; and encourages actions to address colorectal cancer and those disparities.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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