The bill aims to improve lung cancer prevention and treatment for women and populations with few known risk factors by evaluating federal programs, activities, and strategic plans related to lung cancer research. It includes a review of research findings, ongoing projects, knowledge gaps, and consideration of additional research opportunities and public health strategies. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will submit a report to relevant congressional committees within 2 years, summarizing research findings and ongoing projects, describing changes made to federal programs based on the review, and recommending additional changes and identifying barriers to implementation.
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency review to accelerate lung cancer research, prevention, and awareness with respect to women and underserved populations.
The review must
- report on the status of existing research and current knowledge gaps;
- identify new opportunities for collaborative research to determine the causes of lung cancer and advance prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment; and
- provide recommendations for a national lung cancer screening strategy and public education campaign.
