H.R. 3490Passed Both ChambersGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS
Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025
Cancer · Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management · Government information and archives
Sponsor
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
D · VA-11
Key facts
Introduced: May 19, 2025
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 1
Congress: 119th
Latest action · May 20, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Summary
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.
Summary by Congressional Research Service.
Timeline
- May 20, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- May 20, 2026Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- May 20, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- May 20, 2026Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- May 20, 2026Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Jun 4, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Jun 3, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 3, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390-2391)
- Jun 3, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390-2391)
- Jun 3, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3490.
- Jun 3, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2390-2392)
- Jun 3, 2025Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- May 21, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
- May 21, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- May 19, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- May 19, 2025Introduced in House
- May 19, 2025Introduced in House
Cosponsors
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