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H.R. 3490 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-96

Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025

Became lawGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedMay 19, 2025
Passed HouseJun 3, 2025
Passed SenateMay 20, 2026
To PresidentMay 29, 2026
Became lawJun 9, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 3490 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

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  • Sec. 3 GAO report
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    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, May 19, 2025).

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    What has happened

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    1. 2026-06-09Became Public Law No: 119-96.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-06-09Signed by President.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-05-29Presented to President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-05-20Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    5. 2025-06-03Passed/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)Library of Congress
    6. 2025-05-19Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-96 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Cosponsors

    • James Comer R-KY-1