Bills · HR 6319
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6319Health
Benay Taub Lung Cancer Research Act
INTRO NOV 28· LAST ACTION NOV 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths, and its impact on individuals and families is significant. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a more thorough understanding of the current challenges in fighting lung cancer, from research funding gaps to disparities in patient care and screening access.
The task force's report could highlight areas where federal support is lacking or inefficient, potentially prompting Congress to allocate more resources or revise policies to better address the disease. Without this bill, a dedicated, inter-agency effort to specifically examine these issues and provide concrete recommendations to Congress might not occur, potentially leaving existing disparities and funding shortfalls unaddressed.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Lung Cancer Task Force within the National Institutes of Health.
This creates a dedicated body specifically focused on analyzing lung cancer issues at a federal level.
PROVISION 02
Requires the task force to include representatives from the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This ensures that experts from key federal health agencies are involved in the task force's work, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the task force to examine disparities in lung cancer research, funding, and patient access to treatments compared to other diseases, as well as federal funding levels and screening practices.
This directs the task force to investigate critical areas where improvements are needed, potentially uncovering inequities and inefficiencies.
PROVISION 04
Requires a report to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment, including findings and recommendations for increasing federal funding for lung cancer research.
This ensures accountability and provides concrete proposals to lawmakers for potential legislative action and increased investment.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
93
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 3 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 28
Introduced in House
NOV 28
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6319
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 28, 2025
Last actionNov 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 28, 2025
House BillHR 6319Health
Benay Taub Lung Cancer Research Act
INTRODUCED NOV 28, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 28, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
