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S 4717·Federal·senate

Asal Sayas National Strategy on Young Adult Cancers Act

In CommitteeFiled Jun 9, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Jun 9, 2026

Summary

The bill orders the director of the National Institutes of Health to create and publish a comprehensive plan within 18 months that inventories existing research, launches education for the public and health‑care providers, and sets research priorities for cancers common among young adults. It targets the growing health and economic burden of these cancers and aims to improve early detection, treatment, and prevention. The measure has been read twice and referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.

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