House Bill 3490
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025
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Passed Senate on May 20, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
3490
Congress
119
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
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checkPassed on June 3, 2025
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/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)
Summary
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.
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05/20/2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
05/20/2026
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
05/20/2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
05/20/2026
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
06/04/2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
06/03/2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/03/2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2390-2391)
06/03/2025
Passed/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)
06/03/2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3490.
06/03/2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2390-2392)
06/03/2025
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
05/21/2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
05/21/2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
05/19/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
05/19/2025
Introduced in House
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May 21, 2026 10:56:43 AM