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HR 3490In Committee

Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025

Introduced May 19, 2025

Summary

Esophageal Cancer Awareness ActThis 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. 

Timeline

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390-2391)

  4. Passed/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)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3490.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2390-2392)

  7. Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  11. Introduced in House

  12. Introduced in House

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