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H.R.8839

Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026

Introduced·5/14/26

Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026 aims to improve cancer survivorship care.

The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026 seeks to enhance cancer survivorship care by addressing disparities in access and quality of life for cancer survivors. It mandates coverage of cancer care planning and coordination services, including transportation, childcare, and nutritional assistance for eligible cancer survivors. The Act also requires Medicaid coverage of cancer fertility services for cancer survivors and establishes a comprehensive cancer survivorship program to improve quality of life and long-term survivorship.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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History

May 14

House

Introduced in House

May 14

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.