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Apr 10, 2025, 13:02

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick was awarded the ASCO 2025 Congressional Champion for Cancer Care Award

From April 6–11, 2025, ASCO is hosting its 10th annual Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., with cancer care professionals meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill to push for policies that improve cancer care and research. At the same time, ASCO is leading a Week of Action nationwide, encouraging members to join the movement from their communities.

This year, ASCO is urging Congress to:

Support federally funded cancer research by increasing and stabilizing funding for NIH, NCI, and ARPA-H in FY2026.
Streamline prior authorization by passing the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, reducing delays in Medicare Advantage.
Address oncology drug shortages by incentivizing U.S. manufacturing, enhancing FDA supply chain oversight, and improving shortage communication.

During the Advocacy Summit, ASCO honored Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) with the annual Congressional Champion for Cancer Care Award, acknowledging his dedication to advancing bipartisan policies that enhance healthcare practices and improve access to quality cancer care for all patients.

Brian Fitzpatrick: A Dedicated Public Servant

Rep. Fitzpatrick has been a key supporter of numerous bipartisan bills focused on ASCO’s advocacy priorities and has played a vital role in addressing the gaps in the current healthcare system. His commitment to improving the quality of care is evident through his actions.

Beyond his impactful work on cancer care legislation in the previous congressional session, he has actively advocated for cancer research funding for both the NIH and NCI. Additionally, Rep. Fitzpatrick serves as co-chair of the House Cancer Caucus.

Before representing Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District, Brian Fitzpatrick spent 14 years as an FBI Special Agent and Federal Prosecutor, fighting corruption and supporting global counterterrorism efforts, including with U.S. Special Forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In Congress, Fitzpatrick serves on the Ways and Means Committee, chairs the Working Family Tax Team, and is Chairman of the CIA Subcommittee on the House Intelligence Committee. He co-chairs nearly 20 bipartisan caucuses, including the House Cancer Caucus, and actively supports policies to strengthen local economies and national security.

A licensed attorney, CPA, and EMT, Fitzpatrick has a broad leadership portfolio that spans a wide range of critical issues.

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s efforts to advance bipartisan healthcare policies and support cancer research have earned him the 2025 ASCO Congressional Champion for Cancer Care Award. His work continues to contribute to improving access to quality cancer care for patients.

Also, check out OncoDaily’s latest article on the ASCO 2025 Advocacy Champions.

ASCO Advocacy Champions