Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/2319
Last Updated: April 27, 2026

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

ID: B001296

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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

April 21, 2026

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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

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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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

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

ID: F000466

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$1,500
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ASHER, ROBERT B.
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$10,000
Oct 9, 2024
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ASHER, ROBERT B.
ASHER CHOCOLATES CHAIRMAN
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$6,600
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$6,600
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Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

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