A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.

Senate Bill

S. 2245

119th Congress

A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Marco Rubio

R - FL

Cosponsors

11

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a review of research and data on lung cancer in women. The review will identify gaps in knowledge and new opportunities for research to better understand the causes of lung cancer and improve prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The bill also calls for a national cancer screening strategy and public education campaign.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Introduced7/10/2025

StatusCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the

ChamberSenate

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A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a review of research and data on lung cancer in women. The review will identify gaps in knowledge and new opportunities for research to better understand the causes of lung cancer and im

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This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a review of research and data on lung cancer in women. The review will identify gaps in knowledge and new opportunities for research to better understand the causes of lung cancer and improve prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The bill also calls for a national cancer screening strategy and public education campaign.

Bill Number: 2245
Introduced: 7/10/2025
Status: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.
Bill Number: 2245
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the
Introduced: 7/10/2025
Summary: This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a review of research and data on lung cancer in women. The review will identify gaps in knowledge and new opportunities for research to better understand the causes of lung cancer and improve prevention, screening, diagnosis,

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a review of research and data on lung cancer in women. The review will identify gaps in knowledge and new opportunities for research to better understand the causes of lung cancer and improve prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The bill also calls for a national cancer screening strategy and public education campaign.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an interagency review of the status of women and lung cancer. The review must <ul> <li>report on the status of existing research and current knowledge gaps;</li> <li>identify new opportunities for collaborative research to determine the causes of lung cancer and advance prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment; and</li> <li>provide recommendations for a national cancer screening strategy and public education campaign.</li></ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires a government review of the current state of research and knowledge on lung cancer in women
Aims to identify new areas for collaborative research to better understand the causes of lung cancer and improve prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment
Calls for a national cancer screening strategy and public education campaign

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly impact women's health by driving new research and public awareness efforts around lung cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. The review and recommendations could lead to policy changes and funding to improve lung cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment for women.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Cancer

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Government studies and investigations

Health care coverage and access

Health promotion and preventive care

Medical research

Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Women's health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2245, 119th Congress (2025). "A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2245