Bill · S. 4993· Senate(119-S-4993)
POPCaP Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/15/2026
- Last activity
- 7/15/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The POPCaP Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a precision oncology program specifically for veterans with prostate cancer. The bill establishes a network of centers of excellence to provide advanced care and conduct research. These centers must perform activities such as genetic sequencing, biomarker-specific clinical trials, and metastasis biopsy. The program will be managed by a Program Leadership team and requires annual reporting to Congress on funding and patient outcomes.
Yes· 3 of 22
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
The program is exclusively for veterans with prostate cancer, providing them with cutting-edge medical care.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+10
The bill establishes a specialized precision oncology program specifically for veterans with prostate cancer.
Would men be better off under this?+9
The bill specifically targets prostate cancer, which exclusively affects men.
The opposite
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-2
The reliance on specific 'centers of excellence' may make access difficult for those in remote areas.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill mandates the creation of a new program and funding for centers of excellence.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill authorizes additional government spending of $15.5 million annually from 2027-2029.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Specialized Care: Veterans with a diagnosis of prostate cancer are eligible to participate in the program (Sec. 7330E(b)).
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Advanced Diagnostic Tools: The program requires centers to establish genetic sequencing for veterans with advanced prostate cancer and metastasis biopsy capabilities (Sec. 7330E(d)(1)(A), (J)).
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Travel Assistance: The bill mandates that centers provide travel support to veterans with mutations to help them access studies (Sec. 7330E(d)(1)(E)).
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Research and Innovation: The program focuses on developing biomarker-specific clinical trials and participating in industry-sponsored precision oncology studies (Sec. 7330E(d)(1)(F), (G)).
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Comprehensive Staffing: Each center must employ a specific team of experts, including a medical oncologist, interventional radiologist, urologist, radiation oncologist, and pathologist (Sec. 7330E(d)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limited Location of Centers: The program relies on specific designated "centers of excellence," which may limit easy access for veterans who do not live near the listed facilities (Sec. 7330E(c)(1)).
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Risk of Program Termination: Starting January 1, 2030, the Secretary can terminate a facility's designation if it is determined that the facility is failing to serve the program's purposes (Sec. 7330E(c)(4)(A)).
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+10Good For Men+9Good For Seniors+8Good For Retirees+7Good For African Americans+6Good For Asian Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For White Americans+4Good For High Income Households+2Good For Rural Residents-2
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+10Increases Research Funding+7Improves Healthcare Access+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-2Reduces National Debt-1
- 7/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
Angus KingIndependent · Maine