CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Ben Luján (D-NM)

S.Amdt. 4519

S.Amdt. 4519 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S. 1383 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

Not adopted

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

SA 4519, submitted by Mr. LUJAN, aims to add a section to bill S. 1383 that requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on how Federal funding reductions recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency affect specific types of medical research.

The amendment focuses on the following research areas:

  • Neurological research, such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and related dementia.
  • Cancer research, including basic, translational, and clinical research.
  • Pandemic preparedness, involving emerging infectious diseases, vaccine development, surveillance, and public health preparedness.
  • HIV/AIDS research, focusing on prevention, treatment, and cure.
  • Women's health research, including maternal health and conditions affecting women across their lifespan.

The study must analyze funding changes from the 4-year period before the Act is enacted and assess impacts on:

  • Active research projects and clinical trials.
  • Workforce capacity for trainees, clinicians, and researchers.
  • Innovation and scientific discovery.
  • Research institutions in each State.
  • Research for service members and veterans regarding cancer and neurological issues.
  • U.S. global leadership in biomedical research.
  • Patient outcomes, geographic disparities in rural and underserved communities, and delays in life-saving treatments.

The Comptroller General must submit a report with these findings and any appropriate recommendations to Congress within 18 months after the Act is enacted.