Bill · S. 4717· Senate(119-S-4717)
Asal Sayas National Strategy on Young Adult Cancers Act
- Introduced
- 6/9/2026
- Last activity
- 6/9/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Asal Sayas National Strategy on Young Adult Cancers Act. It requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health to develop a national strategy to address cancers in young adults between the ages of 18 and 49. The bill mandates the creation of a national education campaign for the public and healthcare professionals regarding symptoms and risk factors. It also requires the identification of strategic research priorities across biomedical, behavioral, and environmental areas. Additionally, the legislation establishes a Federal Coordinating Committee on Young Adult Cancers to consult on the strategy and report progress to Congress every two years. Finally, it directs the creation of an online Federal clearinghouse to provide resources and information to the public, patients, caregivers, and researchers.
Yes· 3 of 29
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+9
The entire bill is specifically designed to address, research, and improve outcomes for cancer patients and individuals aged 18 to 49.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The bill mandates national education campaigns, early detection guidelines, and online clearinghouses specifically targeted at improving young adult cancer diagnosis and care.
Does this put more money into medical research?+8
The bill directs the NIH to establish strategic research priorities and programs specifically for biomedical, behavioral, and environmental young adult cancer research.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public and Professional Education Campaigns: Under section 3 adding Section 402(p)(2)(B) of the Public Health Service Act, the bill mandates a national education campaign to teach the general public and healthcare professionals about the symptoms and risk factors of young adult cancers, which could help address delays in diagnosis and treatment.
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Expanded Research and Early Detection: Under section 3 adding Section 402(p)(2)(C) and Section 402(p)(2)(E), the legislation identifies strategic research priorities and provides recommendations for improving early detection, screening guidance, and new diagnostics specifically tailored to young adults.
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Support for Specific Needs and Caregivers: Under section 3 adding Section 402(p)(2)(D)(v) and Section 402(p)(2)(E)(xiv) and (xv), the bill reviews and provides recommendations for addressing non-pediatric young adult needs such as fertility preservation, mental health, employment, and the needs of caregivers.
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Accessible Online Information Clearinghouse: Under section 3 adding Section 402(p)(2)(G), the bill establishes an online Federal clearinghouse to provide patients, caregivers, and researchers with direct access to information on risk factors, symptoms, clinical trials, and clinical practice guidelines.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Burdens and Administrative Costs: The provided text does not explicitly outline specific negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States resulting from this 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 Young Adults+9Good For Middle Aged+6Good For Women+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Veterans+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Students+3Good For Men+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For White Americans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8Increases Research Funding+8Improves Mental Health Access+5Improves Veterans Healthcare+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7Improves Internet Access+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+3Improves Racial Equity+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 6/9/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota