What does Preamble of Mobile Cancer Screening Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements for supporting new mobile cancer screening units to expand patient access to essential screening services in rural and underserved communities, and for other purposes,' proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act. The bill aims to support new mobile cancer screening units. The intended effect is to expand patient access to essential screening services in rural and underserved communities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Mobile Cancer Screening Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Mobile Cancer Screening Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Mobile Cancer Screening Act do?

This section outlines findings related to cancer prevalence and screening in the United States. Approximately 2,000,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer annually. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, with 127,070 deaths in 2023. A low percentage (4.5%) of eligible individuals were screened for lung cancer in 2022. Mobile cancer screening units have demonstrated effectiveness in increasing access to screenings. Only 26.6% of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at an early stage, when the 5-year survival rate is 63%.

What does MOBILE CANCER SCREENING GRANTS. of Mobile Cancer Screening Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a program for mobile cancer screening units. The Secretary of the Health Resources and Services Administration will award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities. Eligible entities include nonprofit hospitals, Federally qualified health centers, academic health centers, health systems, and consortia of these entities. Funds can be used for purchasing vehicles, acquiring imaging technology, digital tools, and other startup or operational costs. Awards are capped at $2,000,000. Prioritization will be given to applicants with the highest potential impact on patient mortality, those serving underserved populations (including rural areas and areas served by the Indian Health Service), and those able to provide follow-up care. Recipients must contribute matching funds, with a ratio of $1 for every $3 provided through the award. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress within four years of enactment, detailing patient screening data, program impact, and recommendations.

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Mobile Cancer Screening Act

Last updated: 7/15/2025 · Introduced: 7/15/2025

Author: Raul Ruiz (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program to fund mobile cancer screening units, prioritizing those serving rural and underserved communities.
Eligible entities, such as nonprofit hospitals and health centers, can receive up to $2,000,000 to purchase equipment and cover operational costs, with a required matching contribution.
The bill requires a report to Congress detailing the program's impact on patient screening and mortality rates within four years of enactment.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2927(In Committee)Official page

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