S. 2927: Mobile Cancer Screening Act
This legislation, known as the Mobile Cancer Screening Act, aims to enhance access to cancer screening services in rural and underserved areas in the United States by funding mobile cancer screening units. Here are the main points of the bill:
Purpose
The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, to provide financial support for mobile cancer screening units to improve access to essential cancer screenings for patients in areas that typically lack these services.
Key Provisions
Grants and Contracts
The Secretary will award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities with the goal of establishing new mobile cancer screening units. These units are expected to help increase patient access to cancer screenings in rural and underserved communities.
Eligible Entities
Organizations eligible to receive funding include:
- Nonprofit hospitals
- Federally-qualified health centers
- Academic health centers
- Health systems
- Consortia or collaborations of the above entities
Use of Funds
Funds provided through the awards can be used for various purposes, such as:
- Purchasing commercial vehicles for mobile cancer screening units
- Acquiring imaging technology
- Purchasing digital tools necessary for operating the units
- Covering other essential startup or operational costs as determined by the Secretary
Funding Limit
Each award cannot exceed $2,000,000.
Prioritization in Awards
The Secretary will prioritize applicants that are likely to have the greatest impact on reducing patient mortality and addressing screening gaps, particularly for high-risk individuals and those serving underserved populations. This includes:
- Rural areas
- Areas served by the Indian Health Service
Matching Funds Requirement
Eligible entities must contribute matching funds from non-federal sources, amounting to at least $1 for every $3 awarded by the federal government.
Reporting and Accountability
Within four years of the enactment of the bill, the Secretary must submit a report detailing:
- The total number of patients screened using mobile units funded through the grants, with demographic data
- The impact of the grants on screening rates, early detection, and patient outcomes
- Recommendations for improving the program
Authorization of Funds
The bill authorizes appropriations of $15,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 to 2031 to implement the provisions of this act.
Relevant Companies
- CSCO - Cisco Systems, Inc.: May provide technology solutions for digital tools and imaging technologies needed in mobile cancer screening units.
- GE - General Electric Company: Involved in medical imaging technologies that could be utilized in mobile cancer screening units.
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Sponsors
2 bill sponsors
Actions
2 actions
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Sep. 29, 2025 | Introduced in Senate |
| Sep. 29, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
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