Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act

Senate Bill

S. 1840

119th Congress

Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Deb Fischer

Senator

Republican

NE

Cosponsors

13

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill would continue to provide funding for a program that helps low-income and uninsured individuals get screened for breast and cervical cancer. The program offers cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services to those who might not otherwise be able to access them.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317.

SponsorDeb Fischer (R-NE)

Introduced5/21/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ChamberSenate

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Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act

This bill would continue to provide funding for a program that helps low-income and uninsured individuals get screened for breast and cervical cancer. The program offers cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services to those who might not otherwise be a

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This bill would continue to provide funding for a program that helps low-income and uninsured individuals get screened for breast and cervical cancer. The program offers cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services to those who might not otherwise be able to access them.

Bill Number: 1840
Sponsor: Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act
Bill Number: 1840
Sponsor: Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Summary: This bill would continue to provide funding for a program that helps low-income and uninsured individuals get screened for breast and cervical cancer. The program offers cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services to those who might not otherwise be able to access them.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would continue to provide funding for a program that helps low-income and uninsured individuals get screened for breast and cervical cancer. The program offers cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services to those who might not otherwise be able to access them.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services for Cancer Act of 2023 or the SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2023This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and makes changes to the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. This program provides funding to states for breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services for individuals who have low incomes, are uninsured, or otherwise lack access to such services.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reauthorizes the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program through 2028
Provides funding to states to offer breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment services
Targets individuals with low incomes, those who are uninsured, and others lacking access to these important medical services

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit low-income and uninsured Americans by ensuring they can access critical cancer screening and treatment services. Early detection is crucial for improving health outcomes, so this program has the potential to save lives and reduce disparities in cancer care.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Cancer

Health care coverage and access

Health promotion and preventive care

Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Women's health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1840, 119th Congress (2025). "Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1840

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