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A bill to require a study on women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2358| Senate 
| Updated: 1/30/2018
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (10)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jan 30, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jan 30, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 2, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4897
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 30, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 30, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • February 2, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4897
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

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  • HR 115-4897: To require a study on women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsWomen's health

A bill to require a study on women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2358| Senate 
| Updated: 1/30/2018
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.
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Timeline
Jan 30, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jan 30, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 2, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4897
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 30, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 30, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • February 2, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4897
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (10)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4897: To require a study on women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsWomen's health