About
The House Cancer Caucus helps to advance cancer research and funding, increase access to screenings and life-saving treatments, and improve the lives of people with cancer and cancer survivors.
“Our bipartisan caucus leads the way in securing funding for cancer research, testing, and prevention,” said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. “Cancer is a deeply personal issue for me and so many Americans whose lives are impacted by this deadly disease. I am honored to serve as the co-chair of the House Cancer Caucus and look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues toward further investments in cancer research.”
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), the largest funder of cancer research in the world, was established by Congress through the National Cancer Act of 1937. According to the American Cancer Society, in the United States alone, there will be more than 1.9 million new cancer diagnoses in 2023 and more than 600,000 deaths. Cancer care costs the United States more than $157 billion annually.
Co-Chairs:
- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1)
- Rep. Brian Higgins (NY-26)
- Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16)
- Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-6)
Legislation & Press Releases
- Fitzpatrick, Dingell Introduce the Knockout Cancer Act
- Fitzpatrick Introduces Bipartisan Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act
- Fitzpatrick, Boyle Introduce Bill to Study and Prevent Lung Cancer Among Women
- Fitzpatrick, Higgins, Castor Introduce Legislation Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screenings
- Fitzpatrick, Pascrell, Hoyer, Bost Seek Fresh Support for Firefighter Cancer Registry
- Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Break Down Barriers to Lifesaving Cancer Screenings
- Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Wasserman Schultz, Allred Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Breast Cancer Tests
- Reps. Fitzpatrick and Peters Send Letter to Secretary Raimondo Urging Intervention to Ensure Patient Access to Early Cancer Detection
- Fitzpatrick, Morelle, Barragan Introduce Bill to Strengthen Resources for Early Cancer Detection
- Fitzpatrick, Eshoo, Kelly Introduce Bill to Strengthen Diversity in Clinical Trials
- Fitzpatrick, Dingell Introduce Bipartisan "K.O. Cancer Act" on 50th Anniversary of Nixon's National Cancer Act
- Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Wasserman Schultz, Cole, Allred Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Coverage of Breast Cancer Diagnostic Tests
- Fitzpatrick, Gottheimer, Stefanik, Murphy, Kelly, Kim, Herrera Beutler, Evans Introduce Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act
- Fitzpatrick and Colleagues Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Promote Women's Lung Cancer Research
- Fitzpatrick, Gottheimer, Stefanik, Kelly, Boyle, Murphy Introduce Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act
- Fitzpatrick Alerts CDC to Deadly Women's Health Hazard
- Fitzpatrick, Meng, Hirono Urge NIH to Devote More Resources to Finding a Cure for Hepatitis B Virus
- Fitzpatrick, DeLauro Introduce Breast Cancer Legislation