Senate Bill 2358
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 30, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2358
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency study regarding research on lung cancer in women, access to lung cancer preventive services, and public awareness and education campaigns on lung cancer.
The study must include a comprehensive report on research and knowledge gaps related to lung cancer in women in the federal government and recommendations for: (1) a research program that would encourage innovative approaches to eliminate knowledge gaps, (2) the development of a national lung cancer screening strategy with sufficient resources to expand access to screening, and (3) the development of a national public education and awareness campaign on lung cancer in women and the importance of early detection of lung cancer.January 30, 2018
01/30/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
01/30/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:51 PM