Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-06-07T04:23:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3490 Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/7/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3490

H.R. 3490 in the 119th Congress was introduced on May 19, 2025, with the title "To require the Government Accountability Office to produce a report on esophageal cancer, and for other purposes."

Congressional Summary of HR 3490

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3490

Bill HR 3490 is currently in the status of Passed in House since June 3, 2025. Bill HR 3490 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2025. Bill HR 3490's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 4, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3490

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Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3490

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

Comments

Damian Fischer

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8 months ago

I can't believe this bill! It's like, so not cool. Why should I care about it? It's just gonna mess with my life. Who even cares about this stuff anyways? Not me, that's for sure. #EsophagealCancerAwarenessAct #NotImpressed #IDontGetIt