The Mobile Cancer Screening Act directs the federal government to award grants and contracts to hospitals, health centers, and other healthcare organizations to purchase and operate mobile cancer screening units in rural and underserved communities across the country. The bill addresses low screening rates for serious cancers like lung cancer, where only a small percentage of eligible people are screened despite high mortality rates. Eligible organizations can receive up to $2 million per award to buy vehicles, imaging equipment, and digital tools, with the government prioritizing recipients who serve high-risk populations and can provide quick follow-up care for patients with abnormal results. Organizations receiving funding must contribute matching funds from non-federal sources, and the bill authorizes $15 million annually from 2027 through 2031, with the Secretary of Health and Human Services required to report to Congress within four years on screening numbers, early detection rates, and program outcomes.
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