The Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award competitive grants to states for increasing awareness, education, and early detection of colorectal cancer in young people under age 45. The bill responds to rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger Americans, with cases expected to increase 90 percent by 2030 among those aged 20 to 39, and aims to target high-risk populations including those with family history, inflammatory bowel disease, inherited syndromes, and underserved communities. States receiving grants can use funds for screening and diagnostic testing, public awareness campaigns, provider education, patient navigation support, and surveillance activities to monitor outcomes and risk factors. Each grant would be awarded for five years with potential renewal, and states must return any unspent funds within six months of the grant period ending and submit a report on their activities. The legislation authorizes $200 million annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to support these state grant programs.
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