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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and find out there's no blood cancer and find out there's no firefighter<02:31:12.319><c> cancer</c>
- </c><02:31:13.600><c> The</c><02:31:13.840><c> cancer</c> firefighter cancer registry."
- The cancer firefighter cancer registry."
- Cancer patients cut off in the checkups.
- Cancer patients cut off in the middle<03:19:23.439><c> of</c><03:19:23.880><c> treatment.
Keywords:
Congressional Gold Medal, Army Rangers, World War II, ceremony, Emancipation Hall, colorectal cancer, Hispanic community, screening disparity, awareness, healthcare access, health education, chronic illness, cancer research, colon cancer, rectal cancer, cancer screening, Hispanic health, Latino health, racial disparities, health equity
HI
Bills:
HB816 , HB1535 , HB1537 , HB1541 , HB1562 , HB1574 , HB1591 , HB1853 , HB1854 , HB1871 , HB1965 , HB1966 , HB1969 , HB1973 , HB1974 , HB2315 , HB2343 , HB2501 , HB2505 , HB1577 , HB2443 , HB2498 , HB2581 , HB2622
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
HB816, Hawaii, opioid overdose, opioid crisis, buprenorphine, naloxone, Narcan, paramedics, emergency medical services, EMS, first responders, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, withdrawal management, overdose reversal, pilot program, Department of Health, DOH, county population under 100,000, rural health
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Banking and Insurance
Bills:
SB19
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
Keywords:
SB19, prostate cancer, prostate cancer screening, PSA test, digital rectal exam, preventive screening, health insurance mandate, no cost sharing, copay, deductible, coinsurance, high-risk men, African American men, men over 50, men over 40, family history, genetic marker, health benefit plan, insurer coverage, Alabama insurance code
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 10th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- cancer.
- Uh, Wade Cannon passed away at an age of 31 to colon cancer. 31. Hm.
- In Texas, firefighters have a presumptive cancer bill that lists 11 cancers that are covered.
- We've lost 2 firefighters, uh, to cancer, and we have 4 more that have been diagnosed with cancers through
- Stage 1 cancer, colon cancer, stage 1, 90% survival rate. Had they caught wades early?
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
hospital district, Cedar Creek, scholarship, dissolution, county judges, healthcare funding, grant program, rural counties, law enforcement, sheriff's departments, funding, public safety, deputy shortages, sheriff, prosecutor, salary assistance, HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The piece that I'll hit on is just firefighter cancers, uh, certain cancers being counted as line of
- ,</c><00:03:47.440><c> uh</c><00:03:47.520><c> certain</c><00:03:47.760><c> cancers</c> firefighter cancers
- , uh certain cancers firefighter cancers, uh certain cancers being<00:03:48.320><c> counted</c><00:03
- When the state recognized that my husband, Mike, lost his life to cancer, a cancer that he contracted
- When the state recognized that my husband, Mike, lost his life to cancer, a cancer that he contracted
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
public safety officer, survivor benefits, line of duty death, occupational cancer, firefighter, police officer, paramedic, EMT, correctional officer, first responder, workers' compensation, death benefits, occupational exposure, carcinogen, cancer presumption, mesothelioma, leukemia, lung cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill has also kind of worked in conjunction with some of my cancer advocacy group.
- It isn't, but it's specifically for colorectal cancer screening.
- For example, my patients are more susceptible to cancer and absolutely need colon cancer screenings every
- That makes them more susceptible to the cancer.
- Tell a breast cancer patient that her septin is non-essential. Okay.
Committee:
Senate Insurance
Keywords:
liability insurance, coverage defenses, direct action, judgment enforcement, legal procedures, insurance referrals, compensation, non-licensed agents, consumer protection, insurance products, HB 870, Act 907, Louisiana insurance, health insurance, prescription drugs, generic drugs, biosimilars, formulary placement, drug formulary, cost-sharing
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- The department has indicated that breast cancer is the most common cancer among Texans.
- Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death among women, and early detection of breast
- It's James Gray with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network for the bill, is that correct?
- My name is James Gray, American Cancer Society, Cancer Action Network.
- We probably saw with breast cancer and cervical cancer about a 5% or 6%. Downturn.
Keywords:
Medicaid, child health, express lane option, income verification, supplemental nutrition assistance, telepharmacy, healthcare access, remote dispensing, rural clinics, pharmacy regulations, health literacy, state health plan, health care, patient outcomes, public health, economic impact, healthcare, breast cancer, cervical cancer, insurance eligibility
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, the law recognizes certain cancers, such as those originating in the stomach, colon, rectum
- According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, research suggests that other cancers may
- It should be noted that the International Agency for Research on Cancer is a specialized cancer agency
- The last two guys that we lost in my town died from esophageal cancer, and esophageal cancer is not covered
- I said, how many guys are seeing a rise in cancer?
Committee:
House S/C on Workforce
Keywords:
peace officers, firefighters, employment protection, worker's compensation, job security, maximum medical improvement, government employment, firefighter cancer benefits, emergency medical technicians, compensation claims, cancer exposures, firefighting hazards, workforce training, rural development, grant program, job-specific training, Texas Workforce Commission, child care, single-parent, subsidized
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we do have a very important bill today dealing with prostate cancer.
- This removes the financial barriers when it's medically necessary for the breast cancer screening and
- Many women face significant out-of-pocket cost after follow-up breast cancer imaging after a screening
- </c><00:14:49.760><c> breast</c><00:14:50.160><c> imaging</c> follow-up breast cancer breast imaging
- We got Blackshear and ... for breast cancer. Or B. Evaluate an for breast cancer. Or B.
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
HB300, Choctaw County, probate court, probate judge, recording fee, filing fee, deed tax, mortgage tax, deeds, mortgages, property records, recordation, county local act, local legislation, technology upgrades, digitalization of records, recordkeeping, county treasury, special fund, court administration
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Banking and Insurance
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
Keywords:
public officers, bonding, risk management, notification, delinquency, consumer protection, rental home, marketplace guarantees, insurance, commissioner of insurance, healthcare, breast cancer screening, insurance coverage, deductible, copayment, emergency medical services, ambulance reimbursement, health care insurers, balance billing, provider networks
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 24th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- Radiation from cancer treatment, particularly for breast cancer. often causes long-term complications
- The bill is for all types of cancer though, right? Yeah, oh yeah, absolutely.
- In some cancer surgeries, suspicious or cancerous lymph nodes have to be removed.
- cancer treatment.
- Imagine surviving oral cancer and not having enough teeth to eat a meal.
Keywords:
maternal health, mortality review, health committee, obstetrics, public health, Medicaid, cancer treatment, healthcare reimbursement, physical therapy, dental services, protheses, compression garments, mortality, morbidity, doula services, disparities, Black women, maternal mortality, health disparities, socioeconomic status
AL
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
contraceptive rights, healthcare access, civil action, Attorney General, contraception enforcement, prostate cancer, health insurance, screening, high risk, cost-sharing, African American men, savings accounts, catastrophe, emergency funds, financial security, state laws, criminal justice, parole, Board of Pardons and Paroles, risk assessment
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I have teachers in my district right now who are in cancer treatment and have had to raise money for
- It provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. Thank you.
- My name is Chad Landry, and I'm the president of the Cancer Advocacy Group of Louisiana, CAGLA.
- I'm a surgical oncologist, and I am medical director of the Rare Cancer Program under LCMC Health.
- And we cover all the cancers you don't really hear about.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
dental care, cancer treatment, health insurance, medically necessary, health coverage, paid parental leave, educators, teachers, school employees, public schools, local education agency, LEA, school board, charter schools, maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave, foster care leave, pregnancy loss, stillbirth
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Transcript Highlights:
- registry to collect and analyze data regarding the incidence of cancer among firefighters in Arizona
- Establishing the Arizona firefighter cancer registry, we know cancer is now the leading cause of line-of-duty
- deaths in the fire service, and while there is cancer data on both the workers' compensation system
- , improve prevention, and refine presumptive cancer policy over time.
- We are in support of the Cancer Registry.
Committees:
House Public Safety & Law Enforcement , House House Public Safety & Law Enforcement Committee of Reference
Keywords:
manslaughter, suicide encouragement, assisted suicide, online harassment, social media, text messaging, directed communication, minor suicide, youth suicide prevention, criminal liability for speech, online bullying, free speech, homicide, class 2 felony, Cade's Law, Arizona criminal law, sovereignty, border security, health crisis, drug cartels
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- concerned about the money, but think of what it costs to pay for delayed treatment for colorectal cancer
- Cancer, and this is a targeted population group. I understand that.
- Additionally, chemotherapy drugs that are approved for one type of cancer may be used by doctors for
- another type of cancer as well.
- So last... ...for another type of cancer.
Committee:
House Health
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 2
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, it aligns Minnesota with the new federal law that addresses these cancers.
- And third, addresses these cancers.
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- AML is history in of cancer.
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Bills:
HF2354 , HF3407 , HF4359 , HF4192 , HF3356 , HF3695 , HF1597 , HF3155 , HF3871 , HF4437 , HF4446 , HF3990
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 1
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- My brother was a veteran and had also survived cancer, but it was gun violence in an American suburban
Bills:
HF2354 , HF3407 , HF4359 , HF4192 , HF3356 , HF3695 , HF1597 , HF3155 , HF3871 , HF4437 , HF4446 , HF3990
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- So, SB190 deals with prostate cancer. I think y'all may have had a similar bill come through.
- This basically expands the insurance coverage related to prostate cancer.
- basically expands the insurance plan and coverage for gentlemen that are at higher risk of prostate cancer
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
SB190, prostate cancer, prostate screening, PSA test, digital rectal exam, preventive screening, health insurance mandate, cost-sharing, copay, deductible, coinsurance, high-risk men, African American men, family history, genetic marker, men over 50, men over 40, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, mandated benefits
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
Keywords:
driver licenses, validation, identity, state laws, regulations, K-12 education, athletic associations, student-athlete eligibility, Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, governance, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, motor vehicle crimes, restitution, law enforcement, HB243, Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Safe Streets Act, DUI, drunk driving, impaired driving
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Keywords:
apprenticeship, education, teacher training, grant program, labor and industry, workers' compensation, Minnesota workers' compensation, Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, reinsurance association, Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association, WCRA, occupational disease, presumption, first responders, firefighter cancer, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, police officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician