Bill named for Rep. Connolly orders federal study on esophageal cancer care
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Sponsor: Mark R. Warner · Senator · VA
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Official title: Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
Introduced:
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The bill orders a one-year federal study on esophageal cancer costs and screening rates among federal employees' insurance program.
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What does this do?
The bill directs the , who leads the Government Accountability Office (GAO), to submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment. The report must examine spending on esophageal cancer care and screening rates among high-risk enrollees under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. It also includes background information on esophageal cancer's risk factors and survival trends.
Who does it affect?
Federal employees, retirees, and their families covered by the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program are the focus of this study.
Why does it matter?
The findings could inform future congressional action on cancer screening policy or awareness efforts, though the bill itself creates no new benefits or screening requirements.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 3, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Jun 3, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.