Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025

This bill mandates a report by the Comptroller General evaluating esophageal cancer healthcare costs and screening rates for federal employees covered under the federal health program (Title 5, U.S. Code). It requires an assessment of total healthcare spending for esophageal cancer among these employees and how often high-risk individuals (based on established medical guidelines) undergo recommended screenings. The report will specifically examine costs related to esophageal cancer diagnoses and screening compliance for those with risk factors like age, smoking history, or reflux disease. This focuses on federal employees enrolled in the Program, not general public policy changes.