Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
Sen. Smith Leads Bipartisan Bill to Boost Lung Cancer Research and Screening for Women
This bill has been approved by a Senate committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar and is actively moving through the process. There are no other scheduled actions at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has broad bipartisan support from influential senators and has already successfully moved through the committee process.
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The Department of Defense is directed to participate in the interagency review, which could lead to updated lung cancer prevention and screening programs for active duty service members, particularly those exposed to environmental hazards during service.
“in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs”
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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 on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
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