U.S. SENATORS KATIE BRITT, JON OSSOFF INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS ALARMING RISE IN COLORECTAL CANCER

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Katie Britt issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) is introducing a bipartisan bill to expand early detection of colorectal cancer alongside Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.).

TheColorectal Cancer Early Detection Actwould help address the recent rise in colorectal cancer rates in younger Americans. According to recent studies, colorectal cancer is now theleading cause of cancer-related deathfor Americans under 50, despite being highly preventable and treatable when detected early.

"The staggering rise in colorectal cancer we're seeing across the country demands action. We know that this especially aggressive cancer is affecting younger Americans now more than ever. We m...