What it does
SourcedThis bill reauthorizes and revises programs of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that support services and education addressing breast and cervical cancer.
The bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and makes changes to the CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. This program provides grants to states for breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services for individuals who have low incomes, are uninsured, or otherwise lack access to such services. The bill increases flexibility in how states may spend grant funds under the program.
The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on the work of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, including the number of individuals served and barriers to accessing screenings.
Also, the bill reauthorizes through FY2031 CDC programs relating to young women’s awareness of breast health and breast cancer. These programs include campaigns to educate young women and health care professionals, research on preventing breast cancer in younger women, and grants for resources and services to young women diagnosed with breast cancer and precancerous conditions.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Jul 13, 2026).
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
Sourced- Jul 27, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
- Jul 21, 2026Received in the Senate.Senate
- Jul 20, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
- Jul 20, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 6 (Roll no. 250). (text: CR H4648) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
- Jul 20, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 6 (Roll no. 250). (text: CR H4648) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- Jul 20, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4670-4671)House floor actions
- Jul 20, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
- Jul 20, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4541.House floor actions
- Jul 20, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4648-4649)House floor actions
- Jul 20, 2026Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
- Jul 13, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 650.House floor actions
- Jul 13, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-746.House floor actions
- Jul 13, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-746.Library of Congress
- May 21, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.House committee actions
- May 21, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
- May 13, 2026Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.House committee actions
- May 13, 2026Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
- Jul 17, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
- Jul 17, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
- Jul 17, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
- Jul 17, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
Recorded votes
Sourced- Jul 20, 2026 · HousePassed 394–6On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · needed two-thirds
Cosponsors
From Iowa
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-IA-1
Everyone else (19)
- Nanette Diaz Barragán D-CA-44
- Kathy Castor D-FL-14
- Angie Craig D-MN-2
- Madeleine Dean D-PA-4
- Debbie Dingell D-MI-6
- Sarah Elfreth D-MD-3
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick R-PA-1
- Lois Frankel D-FL-22
- Daniel S. Goldman D-NY-10
- Josh Gottheimer D-NJ-5
- Diana Harshbarger R-TN-1
- Timothy M. Kennedy D-NY-26
Show 7 more cosponsors
- Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY-23
- Ted Lieu D-CA-36
- Jerrold Nadler D-NY-12
- Eleanor Holmes Norton D-DC-At Large
- Deborah K. Ross D-NC-2
- Nydia M. Velázquez D-NY-7
- Joe Wilson R-SC-2