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Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2024

1/14/2025, 7:02 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4534

Bill 118 HR 4534, also known as the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2024, aims to address the disparities in lung cancer research and preventive services for women. The bill recognizes that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States, and that there is a lack of focus on women-specific research and preventive measures.

The key provisions of the bill include funding for research on the impact of lung cancer on women, as well as the development of preventive services tailored specifically for women. This includes increasing access to screenings, early detection methods, and treatment options that are effective for women.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased education and awareness campaigns targeted towards women, healthcare providers, and the general public. This is to ensure that women are informed about the risks of lung cancer and the importance of early detection and prevention. Overall, the Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2024 seeks to address the gender disparities in lung cancer research and preventive services, with the goal of reducing the incidence and mortality rates of lung cancer among women in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 4534

Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency review of the status of women and lung cancer. The review must

  • report on the status of existing research and current knowledge gaps;
  • identify new opportunities for collaborative research to determine the causes of lung cancer and advance prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment; and
  • provide recommendations for a national cancer screening strategy and public education campaign.

Current Status of Bill HR 4534

Bill HR 4534 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 17, 2024. Bill HR 4534 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 11, 2023.  Bill HR 4534's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4534

Total Number of Sponsors
9
Democrat Sponsors
9
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
105
Democrat Cosponsors
78
Republican Cosponsors
27
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4534

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Government studies and investigations
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medical research
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4534

Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2024
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2024
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2023
To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Imran Capps

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1 year ago

Wait, what does this bill mean for me? Who does it really help? #confused #HR4534 #lungcancer #research #preventiveservices #politics #USA