Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- S. 1157
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-09: Held at the desk.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-16T18:01:31Z
AI-Generated Summary
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
Purpose
This legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to lead an interagency review of federal efforts on lung cancer research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The goal is to identify knowledge gaps, improve health outcomes for women and populations with few known risk factors, and increase screening rates among those recommended for screening by the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
Key Provisions
- The Secretary of Health and Human Services must conduct the review in consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
- The review examines existing research findings, ongoing federally funded projects, and gaps in knowledge related to lung cancer in the targeted populations.
- It requires consideration of new research opportunities, including interagency and multidisciplinary work, with specific attention to environmental and genomic factors in women, improved screening, and advances such as biomarker testing.
- The review also assesses current public health strategies for screening and diagnosis and considers the need for greater public awareness and education.
- A report must be submitted to designated congressional committees within two years, summarizing findings, any program changes made, recommended additional changes, and any barriers to implementation.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
The Act creates a new statutory requirement for a targeted interagency review and report. It does not amend or repeal existing statutes but adds a specific mandate to evaluate and potentially update federal programs and strategic plans related to lung cancer.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Requires coordination among the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs, with possible updates to their lung cancer-related activities.
- Citizens: Aims to support better research and screening access for women and certain underserved groups, though no new services or funding are directly authorized.
- International relations: No direct effects identified.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Women and populations with low known risk factors for lung cancer.
- Federal health agencies (HHS, DoD, VA).
- Congressional committees with jurisdiction over health and appropriations.
- Researchers and public health organizations involved in lung cancer work.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The legislation represents a standard exercise of congressional oversight by directing executive branch review and reporting. No significant constitutional issues, such as separation of powers concerns, are evident in the text.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (7)
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-09: Held at the desk.
- 2026-06-09: Received in the House.
- 2026-06-09: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 2026-06-08: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2669-2670; text: CR S2669-2670)
- 2026-06-08: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- 2026-01-28: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
- 2026-01-28: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- 2026-01-28: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- 2026-01-15: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 2025-03-26: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2025-03-26: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 — issued 2026-06-08 — PDF (6 pages)
- Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 — issued 2025-03-26 — PDF (4 pages)
- Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 — issued 2026-01-28 — PDF (8 pages)