Reps. Morelle and Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Cancer Screenings for Low-Income Women
The SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill has support from both parties and updates a program that has helped millions of people since the 1990s.
Women of reproductive age who are low-income or uninsured benefit from expanded cervical cancer screening access. Earlier detection of cervical abnormalities during routine screenings can improve health outcomes for women who may become or are pregnant.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Bipartisan legislation introduced May 22 in the U.S. Senate would reauthorize the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, aiming to increase access to screenings for underserved and low-income communities.
Senators Tammy Baldwin and Susan Collins reintroduced the SCREENS for Cancer Act to reauthorize the NBCCEDP. The bill provides public education, outreach, and patient navigation to increase screening rates among vulnerable populations who lack adequate insurance.
The Trump administration's proposed FY2026 budget would eliminate all federal funding for the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Advocacy groups warn that cutting the program would create massive financial barriers for low-income women seeking life-saving screenings.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025
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