United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 4417 — Mobile Cancer Screening Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

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Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

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The bill establishes a new program for grants to support mobile cancer screening units to improve access to screening services in underserved communities.

  • Part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b et seq.)

    Subpart XIII--Mobile Cancer Screening Units SEC. 340J. GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities for the purpose of supporting new mobile cancer screening units to expand patient access to essential screening services in rural and underserved areas. (b) Eligible Entities.--Entities eligible for an award under subsection (a) include-- (1) a nonprofit hospital; (2) a Federally qualified health center; (3) an academic health center; (4) a health system; and (5) a consortium or other collaboration of two or more entities listed in any of paragraphs (1) through (4). (c) Use of Funds.--For the purpose described in subsection (a), funds awarded under this section may be used for-- (1) purchasing a commercial vehicle to operate a mobile cancer screening unit; (2) acquiring imaging technology; (3) purchasing digital tools needed to operate a mobile cancer screening unit; and (4) covering other costs determined by the Secretary to be essential startup or operational costs. (d) Funding Limit.--The amount of an award under subsection (a) may not exceed $2,000,000. (e) Prioritization.--In making awards under subsection (a), the Secretary shall prioritize-- (1) applicants with the highest potential impact on patient mortality and screening gaps for high-risk individuals; (2) applicants serving underserved populations, including-- (A) rural areas; and (B) areas served by the Indian Health Service; and (3) applicants able to provide comprehensive follow-up care for abnormal findings within 90 minutes of the unit by ground transportation. (f) Matching Funds.--As a condition on receipt of an award under this section, an eligible entity shall agree that, with respect to costs to be incurred by the entity in carrying out activities for which the award is made, the entity will contribute from non-Federal sources, in cash or in kind, an amount equal to not less than one dollar for every three dollars provided through the award. (g) Report to Congress.-- (1) Submission.--Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate. (2) Contents.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) the total number of patients screened using mobile cancer screening units funded through awards under this section, with data on such total number of patients de-identified and disaggregated by race, ethnicity, age, sex, geographic region, disability status, and other relevant factors; (B) the impact of awards under subsection (a) on increasing screening rates, early cancer detection, and improved patient outcomes; (C) recommendations for improving the program under this section; and (D) such other information and recommendations as the Secretary determines to be relevant. (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

    This new section establishes a dedicated funding source and framework for mobile cancer screening units, aimed at improving cancer screening access in underserved areas.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 4417?
HR 4417 is sponsored by Evans, Gabe (Republican), Wasserman Schultz, Debbie (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), and Ruiz, Raul (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4417?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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