Bill · H.R. 8358· House(119-HR-8358)
Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/16/2026
- Last activity
- 4/16/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Armed Services, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Beth Van Duyne
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 7
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2026," aims to amend title 39 of the United States Code. It specifically focuses on extending the authority of the United States Postal Service. The primary goal is to allow the USPS to continue issuing a semipostal stamp. These funds are intended to be raised specifically for breast cancer research.
Yes
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
The bill extends the authority for the USPS to issue a semipostal stamp to raise funds specifically for breast cancer research until 2037.
Would women be better off under this?+3
The bill facilitates continued funding for breast cancer research, a disease that disproportionately affects women.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Continued Funding for Medical Research: By extending the expiration date of the stamp from 2027 to 2037, the bill allows for a continued stream of funds to be raised for breast cancer research (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+3
- 8/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Armed Services, 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.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida