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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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    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).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. 2026-06-09Became Public Law No: 119-96.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-06-09Became Public Law No: 119-96.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-06-09Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-06-09Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2026-05-29Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. 2026-05-29Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. 2026-05-20Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    8. 2026-05-20Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2397-2398)Senate
    9. 2026-05-20Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    10. 2026-05-20Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
    11. 2026-05-20Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    12. 2025-06-04Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
    13. 2025-06-03Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    14. 2025-06-03On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390-2391)House floor actions
    15. 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
    16. 2025-06-03DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3490.House floor actions
    17. 2025-06-03Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2390-2392)House floor actions
    18. 2025-06-03Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
    19. 2025-05-21Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.House committee actions
    20. 2025-05-21Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    21. 2025-05-19Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.House floor actions
    22. 2025-05-19Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    23. 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