Federal · 119th Congress
Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
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.
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Other titles3
To require the Government Accountability Office to produce a report on esophageal cancer, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Esophageal Cancer Awareness ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history16
Jun 9, 2026
PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-96.
Jun 9, 2026
PresidentSigned by President.
May 29, 2026
House · FloorPresented to President.
May 20, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
May 20, 2026
Senate · FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2397-2398)
May 20, 2026
SenateSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 4, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 3, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2025
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390-2391)
Jun 3, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3490.
Jun 3, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2390-2392)
Jun 3, 2025
House · FloorMr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Texts
Public Law 119-96LatestPublic LawU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 9, 2026The final text sent to the PresidentEnrolled BillU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 22, 2026As referred to a Senate committeeReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 4, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 3, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 19, 2025