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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (CAN) Legislative Advocacy

Update: We scored a huge win!

On February 3, 2026, Congress passed the most impactful cancer-fighting bill: protecting research funding and rejecting the 38% cuts that threatened to devastate cancer research.

 

 

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Legislative Ambassadors advocate for cancer-related policies at the local, state, and federal levels. Research shows a connection between lack of access to health care and late-stage cancer diagnosis, underscoring the critical role health insurance coverage plays in survivorship.


Protecting Care Through Medicaid


Extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits


Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (HR 842/S339) 


Investing in Cancer Research and Prevention


HB 1725 Medical Debt Protection Act


SB376 (VA)/ HB946 Update Update on prescription drug cost-sharing

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