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Dec 19, 2024, 08:16

The U.S. House of Representatives released text of the FY25 Continuing Resolution – ACS CAN

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Today, the U.S. House of Representatives released text of the FY25 Continuing Resolution and year-end health care package, which includes language based on the MCEDAct!

‘ACS CAN is thrilled to see this critical legislation, which has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with Medicare coverage and their families, included in the year-end health care package. We know that the risk of developing cancer increases with age as do the odds of developing an invasive form of cancer,’ says ACS CAN President Lisa A. Lacasse.

This bipartisan legislation is the most supported health care bill in Congress, with 318 members of the House and 63 members of the Senate.

‘We strongly urge lawmakers to pass this year-end package, which creates a pathway for access to early detection for those most at risk of developing cancer and brings us one step closer to ending cancer as we know it, for everyone’.”

Lisa A. Lacasse shared this post, adding;

“Exciting News!
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives released the text of the FY25 Continuing Resolution and year-end health care package, which includes language from the MCEDAct!

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is thrilled to see this critical legislation included in the year-end health care package. This legislation would also not have been possible without the thousands of ACS CAN volunteers across the country who advocated on its behalf both at home and in Washington, D.C during this session of Congress.”

Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), has an impactful leadership in healthcare advocacy. Leading ACS CAN’s nationwide public policy advocacy agenda with her oversight of a dedicated team in Washington, D.C., she ensures effective advocacy efforts at the highest levels. Beyond her role at ACS CAN, Lacasse’s commitment to public health extends to serving on the board for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.