Bill · H.R. 2381· House(119-HR-2381)

SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025

Age: 69 years

New York

Introduced: 3/26/2025
Last activity: 3/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Joseph Morelle
Cosponsors: - 54 - 17

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It focuses on reauthorizing and improving the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The legislation seeks to expand services to include prevention, detection, and control of breast and cervical cancers. It also emphasizes improving equitable access and reducing health disparities. Additionally, the bill provides specific funding of $235,000,000 for these years. Finally, it mandates a GAO study to assess the program's effectiveness and trends.

Yes· 3 of 18

Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill directly improves health access and outcomes specifically for women through cancer screening programs.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically targets low-income, uninsured, or underinsured women for essential screenings.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill explicitly includes support for 13 Tribes or Tribal organizations in its program scope.