Bill · H.R. 4841· House(119-HR-4841)
Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act
- Introduced
- 8/1/2025
- Last activity
- 12/19/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Judy Chu
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act," directs the Director of the National Cancer Institute to review stomach cancer incidence, prevention, screening, and awareness. The review aims to address disparities and improve education for both the public and healthcare providers. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on stomach cancer among current and former members of the Armed Forces. This study will examine risk factors, including potential service-related exposures, and look at outcomes across different demographics. Both the National Cancer Institute and the Department of Defense are required to submit reports to Congress within 18 months.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill mandates a study on service-related risk factors to improve care within the VA and military health systems.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill addresses racial disparities in stomach cancer incidence and mortality.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill addresses racial disparities in stomach cancer incidence and mortality.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Screening and Detection: The bill calls for a review of the availability and effectiveness of screenings, such as endoscopic screenings, to help identify high-symptom individuals and precancerous lesions (Section 3(a)(4-6)).
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Increased Awareness and Education: The review aims to provide better information regarding risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options to both the general public and high-risk populations (Section 3(a)(8)).
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Addressing Health Disparities: The legislation seeks to identify and address disparities in stomach cancer incidence and mortality among various racial and ethnic groups (Section 2(3)).
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Guidance for Healthcare Providers: The report is expected to include recommendations for informing clinicians and physicians on how to identify high-risk individuals and use effective detection methods (Section 3(b)(2)(B)).
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Support for Military Members and Veterans: The Secretary of Defense will study the incidence and risk factors for those in the Armed Forces, including potential exposures like burn pits or contaminated water, to improve prevention and treatment within the military and Veterans Affairs health systems (Section 4(a-b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For White Americans+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- 1/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Lloyd SmuckerRepublican · Pennsylvania
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina