Bill orders federal review of lung cancer research gaps for women
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Sponsor: Tina Smith · Senator · MN
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Official title: Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
Introduced:
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The bill requires HHS to study lung cancer research gaps affecting women and underserved groups, with a report due to Congress in two years.
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What does this do?
This bill directs HHS, working with the Defense Department and Veterans Affairs, to review how lung cancer research and prevention efforts address women and underserved groups. The review covers causes, early detection technology, a national screening strategy, and a public awareness campaign, with findings reported to Congress within two years.
Who does it affect?
Women, underserved communities with limited healthcare access, lung cancer researchers, and government health agencies are most affected.
Why does it matter?
The review could shape future federal screening, prevention, and education programs, though it creates no new programs immediately.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 26, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Jun 9, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.