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Proc 9401ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9401

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, 2016

President Obama proclaimed March 2016 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, encouraging awareness and prevention activities. The proclamation describes colorectal cancer statistics and risk factors, references the administration's broader cancer initiative led by Vice President Biden, and notes Affordable Care Act provisions covering cancer screenings.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 11095

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 2016 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
  • Encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, non-profit organizations, and other groups to join in awareness and prevention activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of March 2016 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

  • March 2016 awareness activities by citizens, agencies, businesses, and organizations

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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