TAMPA, Fla. — Doctors have been sounding the alarm for years that colorectal cancer is increasing at an alarming rate in people younger than 50 .

Now, legislation has been introduced at the federal level aimed at increasing early detection.

What You Need To Know • The Colorectal Cancer Early Detection Act was recently introduced by U.S. Reps. Haley Stevens and Tim Burchett • The bill aims to increase early detection of colorectal cancer • According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance , the under 50 age group is the only one to see an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses • This new legislation would provide a funding path for states to pay for screenings for high-risk people, education campaigns, and more

Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, said the nonprofi

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