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28-05-2025
- Business
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Susan G. Komen® Urges Swift Passage of Reintroduced SCREENS for Cancer Act
Legislation Ensures Access to Life Saving Breast Cancer Care WASHINGTON, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends members of the U.S. Senate for reintroducing the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act. The legislation is led by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME). The SCREENS for Cancer Act reauthorizes a critical program – the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) – that helps women across the country with low incomes who do not have adequate insurance gain access to timely breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services. The reintroduction of the SCREENS for Cancer Act after the release of the Trump Administration's fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget proposal which called to eliminate all federal funding for critical cancer prevention and control programs, including NBCCEDP. Without access to early detection programs, many people without adequate insurance are forced to delay or forgo screenings, which could lead to later-stage breast cancer diagnoses, making it up to five times more expensive to treat and more likely to result in poor outcomes. The SCREENS for Cancer Act and congressional support for NBCCEDP is more important than ever amongst this call to eliminate funding. "Access to timely, high-quality screening and diagnostic services is critical for saving lives, yet far too many people—especially those without adequate insurance—face delays or are unable to access this essential care," said Molly Guthrie, VP of Policy & Advocacy at Susan G. Komen. "The SCREENS for Cancer Act would help enable earlier detection of breast cancer when treatment options are more effective, and the prognosis is better. Komen is grateful for the leadership of Senators Baldwin and Collins on this legislation and urges Congress to pass it quickly." "Nearly every American's life has been touched by a devastating cancer diagnosis, and early detection is one of the best tools we have to save lives. No Wisconsinite should miss regular screenings because of cost," said Senator Baldwin. "That's why I'm proud to lead this legislation with my Republican colleague to help detect cancers earlier, save lives, and ensure more Americans get the care they need at a price they can afford." Since its founding in 1991, NBCCEDP-funded programs have served more than 6.4 million individuals across the country and provided more than 16.5 million breast and cervical cancer screening examinations, resulting in the diagnosis of nearly 80,000 invasive breast cancers. The program also provides public education, outreach, patient navigation and care coordination to increase breast and cervical cancer screening rates and reach underserved, vulnerable populations. "Cancer prevention and screening programs are vital because the earlier the disease is caught, the better the prognosis," said Senator Collins. "The NBCCEDP provides thousands of uninsured and underinsured Mainers with breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services each year. Our bipartisan SCREENS for Cancer Act would reauthorize and strengthen this critical program, which has helped nearly 4,000 women in Maine receive a total of 8,198 screening tests over the past five years." This bill had widespread, bipartisan support in the 118th Congress and passed key committees in both the Senate and House of Representatives. Joining Senators Baldwin and Collins are Representative Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) who reintroduced the bill in the House earlier in March. Susan G. Komen urges the 119th Congress to pass the SCREENS for Cancer Act without delay. Immediate action is critical to make meaningful progress in the fight against breast cancer and to ensure that all Americans have access to the screenings they need for early, life-saving intervention. Learn more about Susan G. Komen's Center for Public Policy at: About Susan G. Komen® Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at View source version on Contacts Cristobal MartinezSusan G. Komen(972) 701-2135cmartinez@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Susan G. Komen ® Urges Swift Passage of Reintroduced SCREENS for Cancer Act
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends members of the U.S. Senate for reintroducing the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act. The legislation is led by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME). The SCREENS for Cancer Act reauthorizes a critical program – the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) – that helps women across the country with low incomes who do not have adequate insurance gain access to timely breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services. The reintroduction of the SCREENS for Cancer Act after the release of the Trump Administration's fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget proposal which called to eliminate all federal funding for critical cancer prevention and control programs, including NBCCEDP. Without access to early detection programs, many people without adequate insurance are forced to delay or forgo screenings, which could lead to later-stage breast cancer diagnoses, making it up to five times more expensive to treat and more likely to result in poor outcomes. The SCREENS for Cancer Act and congressional support for NBCCEDP is more important than ever amongst this call to eliminate funding. 'Access to timely, high-quality screening and diagnostic services is critical for saving lives, yet far too many people—especially those without adequate insurance—face delays or are unable to access this essential care,' said Molly Guthrie, VP of Policy & Advocacy at Susan G. Komen. 'The SCREENS for Cancer Act would help enable earlier detection of breast cancer when treatment options are more effective, and the prognosis is better. Komen is grateful for the leadership of Senators Baldwin and Collins on this legislation and urges Congress to pass it quickly.' 'Nearly every American's life has been touched by a devastating cancer diagnosis, and early detection is one of the best tools we have to save lives. No Wisconsinite should miss regular screenings because of cost,' said Senator Baldwin. 'That's why I'm proud to lead this legislation with my Republican colleague to help detect cancers earlier, save lives, and ensure more Americans get the care they need at a price they can afford.' Since its founding in 1991, NBCCEDP-funded programs have served more than 6.4 million individuals across the country and provided more than 16.5 million breast and cervical cancer screening examinations, resulting in the diagnosis of nearly 80,000 invasive breast cancers. The program also provides public education, outreach, patient navigation and care coordination to increase breast and cervical cancer screening rates and reach underserved, vulnerable populations. 'Cancer prevention and screening programs are vital because the earlier the disease is caught, the better the prognosis,' said Senator Collins. 'The NBCCEDP provides thousands of uninsured and underinsured Mainers with breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services each year. Our bipartisan SCREENS for Cancer Act would reauthorize and strengthen this critical program, which has helped nearly 4,000 women in Maine receive a total of 8,198 screening tests over the past five years.' This bill had widespread, bipartisan support in the 118 th Congress and passed key committees in both the Senate and House of Representatives. Joining Senators Baldwin and Collins are Representative Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) who reintroduced the bill in the House earlier in March. Susan G. Komen urges the 119 th Congress to pass the SCREENS for Cancer Act without delay. Immediate action is critical to make meaningful progress in the fight against breast cancer and to ensure that all Americans have access to the screenings they need for early, life-saving intervention. Susan G. Komen ® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at
Int'l Business Times
21-05-2025
- Health
- Int'l Business Times
GOP Lawmaker Refuses to Read Their Own 'Tanning Bed Tax Break' Out Loud for Democrat in Congressional Hearing
A Democratic lawmaker challenged Republicans on Capitol Hill over a provision in their sweeping budget bill that repeals the federal excise tax on indoor tanning services. When asked to read the line item during a public hearing Tuesday, Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) refused. "So that the American public knows what this bill does... Would you please read page 901, line 20?" New Mexico Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez asked Smith. "I think it'd be better if you read it," Smith responded. "Oh, he doesn't want to read it. This is in their bill. They don't want to read a line from their own bill," she said, as the back-and-forth continued. "This is amazing." Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) eventually read the provision aloud: "Section 11106: Repeal of excise tax on indoor tanning services." Leger Fernandez contrasted the provision incentivizing tanning bed-ownership with funding cuts to vital services in a critique of GOP priorities. "So if you have a tanning bed, you get a little bit of a tax break," she said. "And if you need a hospital bed in rural America, I'm sorry, you're out of luck." In a more pointed jab, she alluded to President Donald Trump. "There are certain elected officials who appear to have a certain orange hue about them," she quipped, "maybe they want to make sure tanning beds get a little bit of special credit." "Really, we are prioritizing tanning beds over hospital beds in rural America," Leger Fernandez emphasized. The tanning bed tax, originally enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, was intended to both raise revenue and discourage use of ultraviolet tanning services due to health risks. The exchange underscored ongoing Democratic criticism that the Republican-led bill favors narrow interests and tax breaks for the wealthy over essential services like rural health care. Originally published on Latin Times
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Crushing': Sen. Baldwin says Wisconsin farmers aren't sure if ‘they'll survive this trade war'
Domestic and global markets are roiling under new tariffs implemented by President Trump, sparking concern among American farmers for their export markets. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joins Chris Jansing to share what she's hearing in conversations she's having with her constituents.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cornyn, colleagues introduce bill to address school bus driver shortage
Apr. 3—WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) today introduced the Driving Forward Act, which would continue to exempt new school bus drivers from the "Under-the-Hood" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) testing requirement to help alleviate the nationwide shortage of drivers: "Young Americans are our nation's most valuable resource, and it is essential that they have safe and reliable transportation to their schools," Cornyn said in a news release. "This legislation would help ensure there are school bus drivers available in every neighborhood across the country by removing an antiquated and unnecessary obstacle to their certification." "Children in Wisconsin and across the country should be able to take the bus and get to school safely and on time," said Sen. Baldwin. "Unfortunately, many communities are struggling to find school bus drivers, and that's why I am working with my Republican and Democratic colleagues to cut red tape, get good drivers behind the wheel, and ensure kids can get to school safely." "The school bus driver shortage poses a threat to student safety and access to reliable transportation for students across Tennessee," said Blackburn. "The Driving Forward Act is a commonsense piece of legislation that would get more qualified individuals into the driver's seat by extending the current under-the-hood test exemption." "Kids in Arizona deserve to get to school safe and on time," Kelly said. "This bipartisan bill cuts red tape to help more people become school bus drivers, directly addressing driver shortages and making the drive to school a better one." Companion legislation is being led in the House of Representatives by Congressman John Carter (TX-31). A significant barrier to entry for new bus drivers is the "Under-the-Hood" testing requirement necessary to obtain a CDL. Federal regulations require CDL holders to be able to lift the hood of a school bus and identify engine parts and functions—a requirement that is mainly for the long-haul trucking industry and adds on average an additional three to four days of training time. Texas has used this exemption over 600 times since 2024. Because school bus drivers must remain on the bus with students at all times, an exemption from this testing requirement will not have any effect on the safety level of school bus operations. Should a school bus break down, trained mechanics would complete roadside diagnostics and repairs of mechanical issues. The exemption does not change the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)'s vehicle maintenance requirements, including that every motor carrier must systematically inspect, repair, and maintain all vehicles and that unsafe operations of a motor vehicle are forbidden. Any state or local school bus inspection maintenance standards would continue to apply under this exemption. The FMCSA has confirmed that this exemption does not have an adverse impact on safety. This legislation is endorsed by the National School Transportation Association, School Superintendent Association, National Rural Education Association, National Association for Pupil Transportation, School Business Officials, and Association of Educational Service Agencies.
