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      <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>&lt;pre&gt;[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 84 (Monday, May 19, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [&lt;a href="https://www.gpo.gov"&gt;www.gpo.gov&lt;/a&gt;]By Mr. CONNOLLY:H.R. 3490.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H2147]&lt;/pre&gt;</constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <title>H.R. 3490, Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025</title>
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          <text>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on (1) the impact of esophageal cancer-related health care spending under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) for federal employees and retirees diagnosed with esophageal cancer, and (2) how often FEHBP participants with a high risk of esophageal cancer undergo screenings according to established guidelines.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</text>
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