HR 3490 · Signed into Law · 06-09-26
Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025
What does the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025 do?
HR 3490 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA). Directs the GAO to report on esophageal cancer costs and screening among federal employees and retirees, and records congressional findings about the disease. Requires a GAO report on esophageal cancer spending and screening under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Did HR 3490 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 3490 has been signed into law.
Status: Signed into Law
Latest vote: Senate Passed by unanimous consent on May 20, 2026
Outlook: Enacted
Key provisions
- Esophageal Cancer GAO Report
- GAO report within 1 year on esophageal cancer under FEHB
- Reviews cancer-related spending for federal employees and retirees
- Reviews how often high-risk enrollees are screened
- Congressional Findings
- Bill cites a rise of more than 700% in recent decades
- Cites about 1 in 5 patients surviving 5 years
Last updated June 15, 2026