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HOUSE 3490119th CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-96.

Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025

Last Action
6/9/2026

Actions

  • 2026-06-09Became Public Law No: 119-96.
  • 2026-06-09Became Public Law No: 119-96.
  • 2026-06-09Signed by President.
  • 2026-06-09Signed by President.
  • 2026-05-29Presented to President.
  • 2026-05-29Presented to President.
  • 2026-05-20Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2026-05-20Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2397-2398)
  • 2026-05-20Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2026-05-20Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2026-05-20Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-06-04Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 2025-06-03Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-06-03On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390-2391)
  • 2025-06-03Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390-2391)

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-05-19 (00)

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. 

Cosponsors (1)

  • James Comer (R-KY)

Subjects

  • Cancer
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
  • Health care costs and insurance

Became law: Pub. L. 119-96

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