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This bill, titled the "Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive review of federal programs and plans related to lung cancer. This review, conducted in consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, aims to identify and address gaps in research, improve health outcomes for women and underserved populations, and increase lung cancer screening rates among those recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, a group that provides evidence-based recommendations on preventive health services. The review will examine existing research findings, ongoing federally funded projects, and potential new research opportunities, including those exploring environmental and genomic factors in women, and advances in screening technologies and interventions like biomarker testing. Additionally, it will assess current public health strategies for screening and diagnosis and consider the need for more public awareness campaigns. Within two years of enactment, the Secretary must report to Congress on the review's findings, any changes made to federal programs, and recommendations for further improvements.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1157/all-info