Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act

HR 7714, the Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act, authorizes $200 million annually (2025-2029) for competitive CDC grants to states to improve colorectal cancer awareness and early detection specifically for individuals under age 45. The bill directs states to target high-risk young people (including those with family history, inflammatory bowel disease, genetic syndromes, or symptoms like rectal bleeding) and underserved communities (American Indian/Alaska Native, African American, rural populations, and those with type 2 diabetes). Grantees must implement activities like risk-factor education, clinician training on early detection, patient navigation support, and developing decision tools for early screening before age 45. The program requires states to report on grant usage and outcomes after five years.