Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/2319
Last Updated: July 16, 2026

Sponsored by

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

ID: B001296

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The bill

Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025

HR. 2319, 119th Congress — read as touching Hospitals & Health Systems.

The sponsor

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.

The money

$77,800 raised

21 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 380.

April 21, 2026

Introduced

Committee Review

Floor Action

Passed House

Senate Review

📍 Current Status

Next: Both chambers must agree on the same version of the bill.

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Passed Congress

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Presidential Action

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Became Law

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4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.

5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.

6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.

7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!

Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 - because what's more compelling than a title that screams "we care about women and cancer"? Let's dissect this farce.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's primary objective is to conduct an interagency review (read: bureaucratic exercise) to evaluate the status of research on lung cancer in women and underserved populations. How noble. In reality, it's a thinly veiled attempt to justify more funding for pet projects and line the pockets of pharmaceutical companies.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill mandates an interagency review (because one agency isn't enough) to identify opportunities for accelerating research on lung cancer in women and underserved populations. It also calls for a comprehensive report on previous research, existing activities, and knowledge gaps - all while pretending that this will somehow lead to meaningful action. Changes to existing law? None. Just more of the same empty promises.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: women (because they're a convenient demographic to exploit), underserved populations (code for "we'll throw some crumbs their way"), pharmaceutical companies (who will inevitably benefit from increased funding and research opportunities), and, of course, the politicians who sponsored this bill (looking for a PR boost).

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact will be negligible, as this bill is more about appearances than actual substance. It might lead to some token increases in funding for lung cancer research, but let's not pretend that this will significantly improve outcomes for women or underserved populations. The real implication is that our elected officials are more interested in grandstanding than addressing the systemic issues plaguing our healthcare system.

In conclusion, HR 2319 is a classic case of legislative placebo - it looks good on paper, sounds nice in press releases, but ultimately does nothing to address the underlying problems. It's a Band-Aid on a bullet wound, a token gesture designed to appease the masses while maintaining the status quo. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch our politicians pretend to care about public health.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$77,800
18 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$1,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$76,800

No PAC contributions found

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
WARD, SEAN
1 transaction
$6,600
2
WARD, HEATHER
1 transaction
$6,600
3
ZALIK, HELEN
2 transactions
$6,600
4
DARIVOFF, PHILIP
2 transactions
$6,600
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HONICKMAN, JEFFREY
2 transactions
$6,600
6
CALLISON, EDWIN H JR
1 transaction
$5,400
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SINGH, PRITPAL
1 transaction
$5,000
8
WALTERS, CLELIA
1 transaction
$3,700
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RUBINSTEIN, ANDREW
1 transaction
$3,300
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FRIEDMAN, AVI
1 transaction
$3,300
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SANDBERG, SHERYL
1 transaction
$3,300
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SMITH, MICHAEL D.
1 transaction
$3,300
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COOPER, TODD
1 transaction
$3,300
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JOSEPH, PETER
1 transaction
$3,300
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GESSNER, DOUGLAS
1 transaction
$3,300
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LENFEST, CHASE
1 transaction
$3,300
17
ZALIK, DAVID
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 2 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

ID: F000466

Top Contributors

10

1
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,500
Dec 31, 2024
2
STATA FAMILY OFFICE
Organization
$500
Apr 26, 2024
3
ASHER, ROBERT B.
IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Oct 9, 2024
4
ASHER, ROBERT B.
ASHER CHOCOLATESCHAIRMAN
IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Sep 30, 2024
5
LEVY, EDWARD JR
EDW C LEVY COCHAIRMAN
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Feb 26, 2024
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CROTTY, THOMAS
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
7
EVANS, ROGER
GREYLOCK PARTNERSPARTNER EMERITUS
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
8
LEACH, RONALD
NPX ONECHAIRMAN & CEO
IndividualGENEVA, IL
$6,600
Feb 28, 2024
9
MCCLAIN, MARK
SAILPOINTCEO
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$6,600
Mar 2, 2024
10
CROTTY, THOMAS
IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Mar 8, 2024

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

ID: C001133

Top Contributors

10

1
SALT RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
PACSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$1,000
Jun 14, 2024
2
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
3
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
4
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
5
DELTA AIRLINES
OrganizationATLANTA, GA
$2,500
Jul 30, 2024
6
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$2,000
Oct 8, 2024
7
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$1,834
Jun 30, 2024
8
MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
OrganizationCHOCTAW, MS
$1,000
Nov 5, 2024
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COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES
OrganizationPARKER, AZ
$1,000
Jun 30, 2023
10
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 30, 2023

Donor Network - Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

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Politicians

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Total contributions: $97,400

Top Donors - Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 3 helped.

  • Section 2(a)(3) directs review of access to lung cancer preventive services, which could increase demand for screening and treatment services provided by hospitals and health systems.

  • +Medical Devicesconfidence 0.70

    Section 2(b)(2)(C) calls for fostering advances in imaging technology and techniques to improve risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, which could benefit medical device manufacturers.

  • +Biotech & Researchconfidence 0.70

    Section 2(b)(1) and (2) focus on evaluating research status, knowledge gaps, and opportunities for innovative research on lung cancer, which could increase funding and opportunities for biotech firms.

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