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H.R. 3490Became law
Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025
Introduced: May 19, 2025
Latest action date: Jun 9, 2026
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Became Public Law No: 119-96.
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- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- May 19, 2025
- Recorded roll calls
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What this bill does
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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CancerGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insurance
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Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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Signed by President.
BecameLawLibrary of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-96.
PresidentLibrary of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-96.
BecameLawLibrary of CongressSigned by President.
PresidentLibrary of CongressPresented to President.
FloorHouse floor actionsPresented to President.
PresidentLibrary of CongressMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
FloorSenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2397-2398)
FloorSenateSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
DischargeSenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
FloorLibrary of CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
IntroReferralSenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390-2391)
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/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)
FloorLibrary of CongressDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3490.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2390-2392)
FloorHouse floor actionsMr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
FloorHouse floor actionsOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
CommitteeHouse committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
CommitteeHouse committee actionsIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressIntroduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of CongressReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
IntroReferralHouse floor actions
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