HR 8839 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗

To address the health of cancer survivors and unmet needs that survivors face through the entire continuum of care from diagnosis through active treatment and posttreatment, in order to improve survivorship, treatment, transition to recovery and beyond, quality of life and palliative care, and long-term health outcomes, including by developing a minimum standard of care for cancer survivorship, irrespective of the type of cancer, a survivor's background, or forthcoming survivorship needs, and for other purposes.

What this bill does

AI plain-language summary

This bill aims to help people who have been diagnosed with cancer by addressing their health needs throughout every stage — from when they are first diagnosed, through treatment, recovery, and beyond. It would work to create a basic standard of care for all cancer survivors, no matter what type of cancer they have or their background, focusing on improving their quality of life, long-term health, and access to palliative care. No official summary is available for this bill.

Introduced

May 14, 2026

Your Vote

Discussion (0)

Explain what is at stake in this bill.

Sign in to join the discussion.

No comments yet. Be the first.