Tina Smith (D-MN)
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Held at the desk.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, titled the ``Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025'', directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a review regarding lung cancer research. The Secretary must consult with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs during this process. The review aims to evaluate Federal programs, activities, and strategic plans related to lung cancer research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Specifically, the goal is to address knowledge gaps for women and populations with few known risk factors while improving screening rates. The Secretary is also required to submit a report on the findings and any program changes to specific Senate and House committees within 2 years.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +7
Would women be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets the improvement of research and health outcomes for women regarding lung cancer.
- Scored +5
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The bill mandates consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve lung cancer research and outcomes.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill aims to improve lung cancer screening rates and diagnosis through research and public awareness.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Health Outcomes for Women and Underserved Groups: By identifying and addressing knowledge gaps, the bill seeks to improve health outcomes related to lung cancer in women and populations with few known risk factors (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Enhanced Screening Rates: The review aims to improve lung cancer screening rates among populations recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force to receive such screening (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Scientific Advancement: The review considers research opportunities to foster advances in technology and interventions, such as biomarker testing, to improve risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment (Section 2(b)(2)(C)).
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Better Public Awareness: The process includes a review of public health strategies and considers the need for additional public awareness and education regarding lung cancer screening and diagnosis (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill aims to improve lung cancer screening rates and diagnosis through research and public awareness. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill mandates consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve lung cancer research and outcomes. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill directs a review of research opportunities to address knowledge gaps in lung cancer.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets the improvement of research and health outcomes for women regarding lung cancer. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill requires consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve lung cancer care.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill focuses on advancing research in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment technologies.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill includes consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address lung cancer research.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill specifically targets lung cancer knowledge gaps and research opportunities for women.
- 6/9/2026
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 6/8/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2669-2670; text: CR S2669-2670)
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2026
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
- 1/15/2026
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 1/8/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/26/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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