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Mobile Cancer Screening Act

7/24/2025, 11:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4417

The bill, designated as H.R. 4417 in the 119th Congress and introduced on July 15, 2025, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act by directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to allocate grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements for establishing new mobile cancer screening units. The purpose is to enhance access to crucial screening services in rural and underserved areas.

Current Status of Bill HR 4417

Bill HR 4417 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 15, 2025. Bill HR 4417 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 15, 2025.  Bill HR 4417's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4417

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4417

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4417

To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements for supporting new mobile cancer screening units to expand patient access to essential screening services in rural and underserved communities, and for other purposes.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements for supporting new mobile cancer screening units to expand patient access to essential screening services in rural and underserved communities, and for other purposes.

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