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House Bills - 108th Congress
Session I | Session II
H.R. 2741National Cancer Act of 2003
On July 15, 2003, Representative Lois Capps (D-CA) introduced H.R. 2741, the National Cancer Act
of 2003. Among other provisions, this legislation would expand cancer research, expand access to
cancer drugs and treatment, require health insurers to allow access to cancer clinical trials, and provide
quality of care and patient navigators. H.R. 2741 was referred to the House Committees on Energy
and Commerce, on Education and the Workforce and on Ways and Means for consideration of the
provisions within the jurisdiction of the respective committees. The companion measure, S. 1101, was
introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on May 21.
Legislative Update (December 2003):
National Cancer Act of 2003
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