The SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025 reauthorizes and strengthens the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP), which provides free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women across all 50 states, territories, and tribal nations. The bill expands the program's focus to include cancer prevention alongside detection and control, and adds new emphasis on reducing health disparities, improving equitable access to screening services, and removing barriers to care through enhanced support like patient navigation and health system coordination. The legislation allocates $235 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund these expanded services. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the program's reach and effectiveness by September 2027, examining how many eligible people are being served and identifying any obstacles to accessing screenings.
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