H.R. 4541 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Jul 20, 2026. Received Jul 21, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExtends CDC cancer screening and education programs
This bill continues funding for CDC programs that help detect breast and cervical cancer early. One program gives grants to states to provide cancer screenings, testing, and treatment for people who can't otherwise afford these services. The bill also keeps programs running that teach young women about breast health and help those diagnosed with breast cancer get resources they need.
How it affects you
If you're a low-income person without health insurance or limited access to cancer screenings, your state may be able to help you get screened and treated through these programs. Young women will continue to have access to information and support related to breast cancer. The bill also requires the government to track how many people benefit from these programs and what barriers they face in getting screened.
Read the official summary (Reported to House, Jul 13, 2026)
This 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.
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. 4541
AN ACT
EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025
To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.
Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) · Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · Health · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 27, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Jul 20, 2026
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 394–6
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 200 | 0 | 12 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 193 | 6 | 19 |
6 members voted against most of their party: 6 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.