HR 4897
115th Congress
House
Health
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Government studies and investigations
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Women's health
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018
Introduced: January 30, 2018
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 2, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 30, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 30, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency study regarding research on lung cancer in women, access to lung cancer preventive services, and public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer.
The study must include a comprehensive report on research and knowledge gaps related to lung cancer in women in the federal government and recommendations for: (1) a research program that would encourage innovative approaches to eliminate knowledge gaps, (2) the development of a national lung cancer screening strategy with sufficient resources to expand access to screening, and (3) the development of a national public education and awareness campaign on lung cancer in women and the importance of early detection of lung cancer.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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