H.R. 3490 · Where this bill is now
Became law
Public Law 119-96, Jun 9, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryOrders esophageal cancer health care report
This bill asks the Government Accountability Office (an independent agency that audits federal programs) to look at two things: how much the federal employee health insurance program spends on caring for workers and retirees who have esophageal cancer, and whether people at high risk for the disease are getting screened for it according to medical guidelines.
How it affects you
This mainly affects federal employees and retirees who have esophageal cancer or are at high risk for it. The report would give Congress information about their health care costs and screening rates, but doesn't directly change anyone's benefits or coverage right now.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 19, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3490
AN ACT
Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA-11) · Introduced May 19, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 9, 2026: “Became Public Law No: 119-96.”