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H.R. 3490

Enacted

Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025

Introduced 5/19/2025•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-96.

6/9/2026

Summary

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on (1) the impact of esophageal cancer-related health care spending under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) for federal employees and retirees diagnosed with esophageal cancer, and (2) how often FEHBP participants with a high risk of esophageal cancer undergo screenings according to established guidelines. 

Introduced in House • 5/19/2025

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Topics & Subjects

CancerGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insurance

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Democrat • VA-11

Sponsored 5/19/2025

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]

R-KY-1

Joined 5/19/2025

Enacted into Law

Public Law 119-96

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 19, 2025

Committee Review

May 21, 2025

Floor Debate

June 3, 2025

Passed Chamber

June 3, 2025

Other Chamber

May 20, 2026

President

May 29, 2026

Enacted into Law

June 9, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-96.

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusEnacted
Cosponsors1