# 119-s-5287: Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act

119-s-5287, Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (D-GA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-08).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5287
- Congress: 119
- Title: Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-06
- Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (D-GA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-08

## Summary

**Competitive CDC grants to boost early detection of colorectal cancer in people under 45** will fund state programs that expand outreach, testing access, and education with special focus on underserved communities and high‑risk young people. - Families and young people: Grants support outreach and education aimed at individuals who have not attained age 45 and those at increased risk, plus referrals for diagnostic testing and genetic counseling when needed. - Underserved communities and special-risk groups: Programs must target rural areas, American Indian and Alaska Native communities, African Americans, and people with type 2 diabetes to find high-risk young individuals and promote early detection starting at age 45 for others. - States and health systems: States, including territories and the District of Columbia, must partner with hospitals, clinics, Tribal organizations, nonprofits, and universities to run programs and report results after a five-year grant period. - Clinicians and public health workers: Funds may pay for provider education, clinician decision support, quality monitoring of screening and patient navigation to improve follow-up and surveillance.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL), 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Early colorectal screening for under-45s: benefit, low. If enacted, HHS through the CDC would award competitive grants to States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Grants would fund outreach and education to increase early detection for people under age 45. Grant money must support early detection and diagnostic testing for young people at…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-836: Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2872: Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2025
- 119-s-1639: American Innovation and Jobs Act
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-5287 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5287)

## Related
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-836: Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-836)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2872: Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2872)
- [119-s-1639: American Innovation and Jobs Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1639)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5287 (as of 2026-10-08).