Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025

Jun 8, 2026

Summary

Directs a review of federal programs to find gaps in lung cancer research and improve health outcomes for women and other at-risk populations.

What problem does this solve?

Not enough is known about how lung cancer affects women and other specific groups, and screening rates for those at risk are too low. This bill orders a review of all federal research and programs to find these knowledge gaps and create better strategies for prevention and treatment.

What does this bill do?

Mandates an interagency review of lung cancer programs

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, along with the Defense and Veterans Affairs Secretaries, to review all federal programs related to lung cancer research, prevention, and treatment.

Focuses on women and at-risk populations

Aims to identify and fix gaps in knowledge about lung cancer in women and groups with few known risk factors, and to improve screening rates for recommended populations.

Requires a report to Congress

The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit a report to Congress within two years detailing the review's findings, any changes made, and recommendations for the future.

Identifies new research opportunities

The review will consider new research areas, including environmental and genomic factors, to better understand lung cancer in women and advance technology like biomarker testing.

Who does this affect?

Women
Lung cancer patients
Medical researchers

What is the real world impact?

•

Improves focus on women's health

Directs federal agencies to specifically study lung cancer in women, addressing knowledge gaps and potentially leading to better, more targeted treatments and prevention strategies for a group that may be overlooked.

When does this start?

The review process will begin when the bill is signed into law, with a final report due within two years.

Report to Congress

A report on the findings of the review must be submitted to Congress no later than 2 years after the bill becomes law.