Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act

Hozzl · 2025-09-24T13:59:13Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1860 Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/24/2025, 1:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1860

Bill 119 hr 1860, also known as the Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators Act, aims to improve the care and support provided to veterans with breast and gynecologic cancers within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill proposes the designation of Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators who will work to expand the existing Breast and Gynecologic Oncology System of Excellence at the VA.

These coordinators will be responsible for ensuring that veterans receive comprehensive and coordinated care for their breast and gynecologic cancers. They will work to improve communication and collaboration among healthcare providers, streamline the referral process, and provide support and resources to veterans and their families throughout their cancer treatment journey.

In addition to expanding the existing system of excellence, the bill also aims to enhance research and data collection related to breast and gynecologic cancers among veterans. This will help to improve the understanding of these cancers within the veteran population and inform future treatment and care strategies. Overall, the Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators Act seeks to improve the quality of care and support provided to veterans with breast and gynecologic cancers within the VA system. By designating specialized coordinators and enhancing research efforts, the bill aims to ensure that veterans receive the best possible care for these types of cancers.

Congressional Summary of HR 1860

Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hire or designate a Regional Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinator for each Veteran Integrated Services Network (i.e., regional VA health care administrative areas). Among other duties, such coordinators must ensure the coordination of care between VA clinicians and breast and gynecologic cancer community care providers.

Under the bill, veterans are eligible for such care coordination if they are diagnosed with a breast or gynecologic condition and are eligible for health care through the Veterans Community Care Program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1860

Bill HR 1860 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 16, 2025. Bill HR 1860 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2025. Bill HR 1860's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of September 16, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1860

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1860

Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act

To designate Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators to expand the work of the Breast and Gynecologic Oncology System of Excellence at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Comments

Joy Nixon

370

3 months ago

I'm all for it! This bill will make a big difference for women veterans.

Christian Bowden

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7 months ago

This bill is so important for women veterans with cancer. It helps coordinate their care and support them through their treatment. Who else is impacted by this bill?