H.R. 3490 Became law · Public Law 119-96 Government Operations and Politics

Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025

To require the Government Accountability Office to produce a report on esophageal cancer, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] Introduced May 19, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action June 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. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 9, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-96.
  2. Jun 9, 2026 Signed by President.
  3. May 29, 2026 Presented to President.
  4. May 20, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. May 20, 2026 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2397-2398)
  6. May 20, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  7. May 20, 2026 Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  8. Jun 4, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  9. Jun 3, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. Jun 3, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390-2391)
  11. Jun 3, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3490.
  12. Jun 3, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2390-2392)

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