Bills · 119th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025
Passed by voice vote or unanimous consent — no individual positions were recorded.
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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
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Introduced
5/19/25
5/19/25
Status
5/19/25Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
5/19/25Introduced in House
5/21/25Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
5/21/25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
6/3/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6/3/25On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390-2391)
6/3/25Passed/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)
6/3/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3490.
6/3/25Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2390-2392)
6/3/25Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
6/4/25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
5/20/26Message on Senate action sent to the House.
5/20/26Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2397-2398)
5/20/26Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
5/20/26Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
5/29/26Presented to President.
6/9/26Became Public Law No: 119-96.
6/9/26Signed by President.