Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
Congress orders HHS to review lung cancer research for women and underserved groups, and ways to expand screening
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would direct the Health and Human Services Department to review what the federal government is doing on lung cancer research for women and underserved groups.
- The review would also look at how to expand access to lung cancer preventive services, including screenings for people who meet national screening guidelines.
- Health and Human Services would work with the Defense Department and the Veterans Affairs Department, aiming to spot gaps and speed up progress across agencies.
- The bill calls for ideas on a national screening strategy and a national public education campaign focused on early detection.
- Health and Human Services would have to send Congress a report with findings and recommendations within 2 years of the bill becoming law.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Milestones
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 332.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-382.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
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Bill status page noting Jan. 28, 2026 placement on the Senate Legislative Calendar for S.1157 (Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025).
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
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