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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), a former Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, has introduced new bipartisan legislation to honor America’s promise made to our Afghan allies.

The Afghan Adjustment Act would establish a pathway to lawful permanent status for tens of thousands of Afghans currently in the U.S. who evacuated from Afghanistan following the U.S. military withdrawal. After completing additional vetting requirements, this adjustment of status would provide support to eligible Afghans in need of protection with stability as they continue to rebuild their lives. Crow introduced the bill with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01). 

“I served in combat in Afghanistan. I might not be here today were it not for the brave Afghans who fought & served alongside us. After the war, we promised we’d protect those who protected us, and we need to make sure the U.S. is living up to that commitment. The Afghan Adjustment Act is an important next step to get vulnerable Afghan families to safety and ensure they can live in the United States,” said Congressman Crow.

“As a 24-year Army veteran, I know the sacrifices our Afghan allies made alongside American forces. They fought with us, risked their lives, and now face grave threats from the Taliban because of that service. The Afghan Adjustment Act is a responsible, bipartisan effort to honor our promise and provide a legal, secure pathway for our Afghan partners and their families who bled for our flag. It’s the right thing to do, and long overdue,” said Congresswoman Miller-Meeks.

“As a light infantry commander in Afghanistan, my interpreter was like a second company commander. I leaned on him for much more than language translation, and he served the U.S. as faithfully and loyally as any U.S. soldier. Thankfully, he made it to safety, but far too many of our closest allies remain in danger abroad or without a pathway to standardized vetting and permanent legal status in the United States,” said Andrew Sullivan, Executive Director of No One Left Behind. “The Afghan Adjustment Act is a necessary, veterans-led priority to secure our Afghan allies who face targeted retribution for their service to the U.S. missions in Afghanistan.”

“AMVETS proudly supports the Afghan Adjustment Act as a critical step toward upholding our nation’s commitments to those who bravely stood beside American service members. Many of these individuals risked their lives to support U.S. missions in combat, intelligence, and humanitarian operations, and they continue to face grave danger as a result. This overdue legislation strengthens security through enhanced vetting while providing a clear, lawful pathway to protection for our Afghan allies,” said AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly.

“For nearly two decades, our Afghan allies stood shoulder to shoulder with our troops. They fought for the ideals of democracy and the promise that is America. 72% of IAVA members believe we must do more to keep our promise to our allies. Countless of them stepped up to help Afghan refugees during the withdrawal because we know what loyalty means. IAVA fully supports this legislation and we thank Representatives Miller-Meeks and Crow for leading the charge to do right by those who risked everything for our shared mission,” said Dr. Kyleanne Hunter, CEO, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA).

“The United States has a moral obligation to support the Afghans that risked their lives to aid and protect our service members and diplomats during America’s longest war. The Afghan Adjustment Act is a vital step to keep our word, strengthen national security, and uphold the values that define us as a nation,” said Rye Barcott, Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor Action. “We are grateful to Representatives Jason Crow and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, members of the For Country Caucus, for their bipartisan leadership on this critical effort to protect our wartime allies and honor America’s promise.”

“Student Veterans of America strongly supports the reintroduction of the Afghan Adjustment Act by Representatives Miller-Meeks and Crow. This bipartisan legislation honors the promises made to our Afghan allies, who stood shoulder to shoulder with U.S. forces by providing a clear, secure path to permanent residency status. This is a critical step in upholding our national security, moral obligation, and the trust forged on the battlefield,” said Jared Lyon, National President and CEO of Student Veterans of America. “We thank Representatives Miller-Meeks and Crow for their leadership and commitment to those individuals and their families who risked everything in support of American lives and of the United States.”Currently, Afghans who were admitted to the United States under temporary humanitarian parole can only pursue permanent legal status through the asylum system or, for those who are eligible, the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program. Both options face severe backlogs, long processing times, and logistical obstacles for these Afghans who were brought to the United States under emergency circumstances. Congress has passed similar adjustment legislation in the wake of other wartime evacuations and humanitarian crises, including the Vietnam War. 

Specifically, the Afghan Adjustment Act would: 

• Allow Afghans on temporary humanitarian status in the U.S. who submit to additional security vetting to apply for permanent legal status. 
• Codify an Interagency Task Force, led by the U.S. Department of State, responsible for creating and implementing a strategy to continue the relocation and resettlement of eligible Afghan partners from Afghanistan.  
• Require the U.S. Department of State to respond to congressional inquiries related to SIV applications or U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) referrals and implement an office capable of reviewing visa applications and providing necessary consular services
• Expand eligibility for U.S. Refugee Admissions Program referrals for the Priority 2 (P-2) pathway to Afghans who worked and served alongside U.S. forces, including members of the Afghan National Army Special Operations Command, the Afghan Air Force, the Female Tactical Teams of Afghanistan, and the Special Mission Wing of Afghanistan.
• Extend the Afghan SIV program through December 31, 2029, authorize virtual consular interviews, and exempt Afghans injured and the families of those killed in the course of their employment by or on behalf of the U.S. from the one-year service requirement
• Authorize SIVs for eligible parents and siblings of members of the U.S. armed forces and U.S. veterans

The legislation is supported by No One Left Behind, AMVETS, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), With Honor Action, Evacuate Our Allies Coalition, and Student Veterans of America.

Congressman Crow has been a champion of our Afghan allies. He introduced HOPE and ALLIES to facilitate and expedite the SIV process, as well as  the Afghan Allies Protection Act to expand and extend the SIV program. Congressman Crow also founded the Honoring Our Promises Working Group following the announcement of the withdrawal to help expedite SIVs and U.S. Refugee Admissions Programs. During previous congressional hearings, Crow highlighted the importance of the SIV program and previously worked to ensure the authorization of 12,000 additional Afghan SIVs in the State Department’s foreign operations funding bill. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

LOS ANGELES — Congressman Jason Crow joined Real Time with Bill Maher for a wide-ranging discussion on his work to lower costs for Coloradans, what the Democratic Party needs to do differently, and the importance of holding Donald Trump accountable.

Crow on the Epstein Files: 

Watch: “Trump has more pictures with Epstein than Melania, so there’s definitely something there, right?”

Crow on the Democratic Path Forward:

Watch: “I’m the first Democrat to ever hold my seat in the history of the Sixth District of Colorado.”

Watch: “You can’t lose 90% of American counties last November and say everything is going well. The key to fixing things and moving forward is to do that introspection, to do the hard look. I’m a proud Democrat. I grew up in a working class family in the upper midwest. Most of my family are conservatives, they support Trump in many cases. But I’m a Democrat because I want a level playing field, but I know things are not going well. Working people can’t afford to live in cities where Democrats govern, we have in too many instances not done enough to keep communities safe. There’s a lot we have to do differently, there’s no doubt about it. And we have to have that hard look.”

Watch: “What we have to do is get back to issues of universal common good. We spend a lot of time focusing on very small issues, that are morally virtuous in many instances, but just because an issue is morally virtuous and right, and we should fight for people, doesn’t mean we make it the basis of our campaigns. We have to make sure we’re focusing on the issues that cross vast swaths of the American people. That’s how we win people back.”

Crow on Trump’s Weaponization of Intelligence:

Watch: “Can we also remind ourselves that the president of the United States has weaponized the Director of National Intelligence and our intelligence community to try to obfuscate [the Epstein Files] and use it as a distraction. How disturbing is that? You know, in a moment where, we soldiers, sailors, airmen down range conducting hundreds of dangerous missions every day, and he has weaponized our [Director of National Intelligence] and our [intelligence community] to cover up this Epstein file issue.”

Crow on America’s Standing in the World & the Israel/Hamas Conflict: 

Watch: “I spent the early part of my life fighting folks like Hamas, right? There are just evil people in the world that need to be brought to justice and need to be killed. And Hamas is in that category. There’s no doubt about it. But what I also learned during that time is all the folks around them, the civilians that get caught up in that–they are victims of it too.”

“It is not an inevitable consequence of conflicts and wars that we just have to accept this level of civilian casualties and suffering. There is a different way of doing it, and that’s why I have focused on saying yes, go after Hamas, make sure that Israel can be safe and prosperous and secure, but also that the Palestinians also deserve safety, prosperity, security and dignity as well.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06)

AURORA — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) today announced that he is suing the Trump Administration after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unlawfully denied him access to the Aurora ICE Detention Facility. This denial violated federal law, which grants Members of Congress the right to conduct unannounced oversight visits of federal immigration detention facilities.

The lawsuit is being filed in the District of Columbia Federal Court alongside other Members of Congress who were also denied access to federal detention facilities, including: Reps. Joe Neguse (D-CO-02), Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), Bennie Thompson (D-MS-02), Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16), Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34), Norma Torres (D-CA-35), Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36), Robert Garcia (D-CA-42), and Lou Correa (D-CA-46).

Since being elected to Congress, Crow has fought to promote transparency, oversight, and accountability in federal immigration detention centers. He introduced bipartisan legislation guaranteeing Members of Congress the right to conduct unannounced, in-person oversight visits of ICE detention facilities, including to check on any concerns related to public health and the humane treatment of detained individuals.

Congressman Crow regularly conducts oversight of the facility. Since 2019, he’s successfully visited the facility nine times, and his team has gone over 70 times. Crow also publishes public reports on his website of oversight visits and conditions at the facility.

In a statement, Congressman Crow said:

“Today, I filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration after they illegally denied me access into a federal immigration detention facility.

“Oversight is a fundamental responsibility of Congress. Under law, Members of Congress have the right to do unannounced oversight visits of federal immigration detention facilities.

“Since President Trump was elected, this administration has denied Members of Congress access to immigration detention facilities and tried to intimidate us from doing our jobs. I will not be deterred from conducting lawful oversight, and I’ll continue fighting to hold the administration accountable, including in Congress and the courts.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

Lafayette, CO — Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, joined by Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, penned a letter to the Department of Interior (DOI) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting an update on the implementation of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, enacted last year. The lawmakers pointed to a specific provision of the law that provided additional authorities to the agencies to respond to and monitor aquatic invasive species. The lawmakers requested an update on these efforts after the Colorado River tested positive for invasive zebra mussels in July.

Read the full letter HERE and below. 

Zebra mussels are an invasive species which can cause considerable and costly damage to water ecosystems and infrastructure, rapidly attaching themselves to infrastructure, blocking or interfering with water storage, treatment, and distribution systems. They can negatively impact local communities and economies by disrupting recreational activities, impacting ecosystems, and damaging water pipes, docks, boats, and more. 

Congressman Neguse, who serves as founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Colorado River Caucus, first took action to safeguard the state’s primary water source after Colorado Parks and Wildlife declared it “suspect” for zebra mussels. Alongside Senator Michael Bennet, he introduced the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act, which was then incorporated into the EXPLORE Act.

 

August 7, 2025

The Honorable Doug Burgum

Secretary 

U.S. Department of the Interior

1849 C Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20240

 

The Honorable Brooke Rollins

Secretary

U.S. Department of Agriculture

1400 Independence Avenue SW

Washington, D.C. 20250

 

Dear Secretary Burgum and Secretary Rollins,  

We write to request an update on the implementation of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, Public Law 118-234. In light of recent news that invasive zebra mussels have been found in the Colorado River and in other waterways in Western Colorado, we specifically request an update on your efforts to implement Section 128: Aquatic Resource Activities Assistance. 

Invasive zebra mussels reproduce and spread quickly, often attaching to watercraft and moving quickly through different bodies of water. Zebra mussels are particularly dangerous for water infrastructure, as they can attach to, clog, or block water storage, treatment, and distribution systems–potentially causing millions of dollars of damage. Without natural predators, the mussels also damage ecosystems, which has led to the loss of larger fish in the Great Lakes and resultant declines in outdoor recreation and impacts to local economies. 

Zebra mussels have recently been discovered in the Colorado River and other bodies of water along Colorado’s Western Slope, including Eagle County and outside of Grand Junction. More than 40 million people across seven states rely on the Colorado River Basin, and the spread of these invasive species into this critical body of water could have devastating impacts for many communities across the West. 

The EXPLORE Act was signed into law in the 118th Congress, which included additional authorities for the Department of Interior (DOI) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to respond to and monitor aquatic invasive species, including zebra mussels, and established a Vessel Inspection and Decontamination Station grant program for Reclamation States in Section 128: Aquatic Resource Activities Assistance. We understand the many pressures on your agencies, but request that you prioritize the implementation of these provisions in light of the threat facing our waterways and rivers in the West. 

We request responses to the following questions by August 29, 2025: 

1. What is the status of implementation of Section 128 of Public Law 118-234, including the status of the Grant Program for Reclamation States outlined in Section 128 (c)? When do you anticipate fully implementing the authorities provided within Section 128?
2. What actions have DOI and USDA taken to combat the spread of quagga and zebra mussels throughout our nation’s waterways?
3. What agency resources have been allocated to address the threat of invasive mussels by DOI and USDA?
4. Have DOI and USDA offered assistance to the State of Colorado to combat the spread of the invasive mussels? 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

Pictured Above: Congressman Neguse speaking with constituents at his most recent town halls in Red Feather Lakes (right) and Laporte (left) during the last week of July.

Lafayette, CO — Since the start of the 119th Congress in January, and Donald Trump’s subsequent return to office, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse has set the standard for constituent access, hosting 14 in-person town halls across Northern Colorado and the Western Slope. Rep. Neguse has hosted these town halls throughout 5 counties and 14 communities in Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District, and has held more town halls than all of Colorado’s members of the U.S. House of Representatives. 

“It is my belief that the broken state of our politics is undoubtedly connected to the outright refusal of so many elected officials to engage directly with the citizens they serve. That is why I have made it my mission over the last seven months to ensure that I show up in every community—no matter how small—to hear directly from constituents,” said Congressman Neguse. “At our town halls, we welcome tough questions, suggestions, and ideas from folks across the political spectrum—because that is what listening to your constituents is all about. And that’s why I’ll keep showing up in the many towns and communities we’re all so lucky to call home, so that everyone can keep making their voices heard.” 

Congressman Neguse has hosted town halls this year in Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont, Nederland, Breckenridge, Louisville, Boulder, Steamboat Springs, Edwards, Frisco, Gold Hill, Allenspark, Red Feather Lakes, and Laporte.

Click HERE to watch a video recapping Congressman Neguse’s 14 town halls. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)

Lafayette, CO — Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement regarding his alarm on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and reaffirming his call for the large-scale expansion of humanitarian aid, as well as his support for a letter sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff expressing the same.

“I join my Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to immediately implement a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza to address the acute humanitarian crisis and provide life-saving aid and services to those suffering from hunger, malnutrition or starvation. I also urge the administration to swiftly resume diplomatic efforts to secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas, a ceasefire agreement, and an end to the war.” 

The full text of the letter can be found HERE.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05)

Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced a resolution formally recognizing America’s national debt as a threat to its national security. Congressman Biggs has introduced this resolution in previous congresses, and its reintroduction comes as America is hurtling toward an astounding $37 trillion national debt. Reckless spending, mounting interest payments, and waste, fraud, and abuse abound, yet Congress remains reluctant to cut spending and balance the budget. 

Despite Congress’s refusal to commit to responsible spending habits, Congressman Biggs remains committed to implementing sound fiscal policy. He has also proposed a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution.

“The federal government’s wasteful spending spree is unsustainable and is inching us ever closer to a fiscal cliff,” said Congressman Biggs.

“Our reckless spending habits will enable our adversaries to surpass us on the global stage and constrain our ability to defend our nation in the face of attack. It is past time for Congress to be serious about balancing the nation’s budget and making significant cuts to federal spending, lest we pin a $70 trillion debt on our children and grandchildren’s shoulders.

“Relying on continuing resolutions year after year is lazy legislating. Raising the debt ceiling every year is a cop out. American voters elected us to enact President Trump’s America First priorities through responsible budgeting, not to maintain the status quo. My resolution acknowledges that Washington has a spending problem and calls to restore regular order to the appropriations process.”

Cosponsors of the resolution include: Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL),  Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), and Rep. Keith Self (R-TX).

The resolution may be read here, and Congressman Biggs’s proposed balanced budget amendment may be read here.

The Daily Signal covered the resolution here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04)

DECATUR, GA – “It’s always deeply disturbing to hear of a police officer dying in the line of duty. But the pain is magnified beyond measure when it happens right here at home to one of DeKalb County’s finest. I’ve had the privilege of being around these heroic first responders my entire career. The sacrifice and dedication they provide to keep us safe can never fully be repaid. Mereda and I express our deepest sympathies to the family of the fallen officer, his colleagues, and the entire Emory and CDC communities.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA)

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenia Caucus, released the following statement today opposing any possible weapons transfers to Azerbaijan and called on Azerbaijan to release all Armenian POWs. 

“Azerbaijan must be held accountable for its aggression. While U.S. engagement and support for Armenia is critical, the U.S. must take a stronger stance to ensure that Armenia receives just and tangible security guarantees,” said Congressman Sherman. “The U.S. should – in no way – be lifting the Section 907 prohibition on U.S. military assistance to Azerbaijan.”

“Azerbaijani troops continue to unlawfully hold Armenian POWs,” Sherman continued. “Every one of the Armenian POWs must be immediately and unconditionally released.” 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Joe Wilson (2nd District of South Carolina)

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Judy Chu (D-CA) introduced the Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act, bipartisan legislation to review the current state of stomach cancer in the United States and provide actionable recommendations to improve prevention, screening, and early detection.

     In 2025, an estimated 30,300 Americans will be diagnosed with stomach cancer and as many as 11,000 will die from the disease. With a five-year relative survival rate of just 36 percent, stomach cancer is among the deadliest cancers. When diagnosed at a late or distant stage, the five-year survival drops to just 7 percent. 

     Stomach cancer is often difficult to detect early because many symptoms, like indigestion, heartburn, and nausea, are mistaken for common gastric issues, and up to 80 percent of patients are asymptomatic in the early stages. Further, research shows that more than 70 percent of stomach cancers are caused by a Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, which is more prevalent among military service members, veterans, rural residents, and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Early detection and treatment of H. pylori dramatically reduces stomach cancer risk.

     While overall incidence has declined over the last century, the incidence of stomach cancer in younger people has been increasing steadily in recent years. 

     The Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act would: 

     Direct the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to conduct a comprehensive review of stomach cancer, including current incidence and mortality rates, risk factors such as H. pylori, availability and effectiveness of screenings, and public and provider awareness.

     Require a report to Congress with recommendations to define high-risk populations, improve screening guidelines, and advance research, prevention, and treatment strategies.

     Direct the Department of Defense (DoD), in coordination with NCI and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to study stomach cancer among service members and veterans and provide policy recommendations to integrate prevention and early detection into the Military and VA Health Systems.

     “Over my time in Congress I have fought for the inclusion of stomach cancer among those cancers eligible for research funding under the Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program in the Department of Defense. I am grateful to support this bill to promote early detection and prevention of this horrible disease. It is time to eliminate stomach cancer,” said Congressman Wilson.

      “Stomach cancer is a devastating disease that too often goes undetected until it is too late. Its early symptoms are easy to dismiss, and by the time most patients are diagnosed, options are limited,” said Congresswoman Chu. “This cancer disproportionately impacts veterans, people in rural communities, and Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who face higher rates of infection, lower screening rates, and more late-stage diagnoses. In fact, AANHPIs experience roughly double the rate of stomach cancer compared to white Americans, and in some groups, such as Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese Americans, rates can be three to five times higher. By improving research, screening, and public awareness, the Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act will help save lives, close gaps in care, and bring us closer to a future where no one has to suffer the pain of this preventable cancer.”

     This legislation is supported by Hope For Stomach Cancer & GC Disparities Institute, Debbie’s Dream Foundation, Sara Schottenstein Foundation, GI Cancers Alliance and Raymond Foundation, Project Periwinkle, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, Gastric Cancer Prevention and Screening Program – Yale School of Medicine, National Minority Quality Forum, American College of Gastroenterology, Gastric Cancer Disparities Initiative, Stomach Cancer Task Force, Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, American Gastroenterological Association, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

     “We are grateful to Congresswoman Judy Chu and Congressman Joe Wilson for their bipartisan leadership in reintroducing the Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act,” said Aki Smith, Founder and Executive Director, Hope for Stomach Cancer. “This bill represents real hope for families across the country impacted by this devastating disease—especially those in communities that have long faced disproportionate risks and outcomes. By supporting research, awareness, and early detection—and by launching a Department of Defense study to investigate military-related risk factors—this legislation brings us one step closer to saving lives and closing persistent gaps in care. We strongly urge Congress to pass this bill without delay.”

     “We strongly support the reintroduction of the Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act and commend Representatives Judy Chu and Joe Wilson for their leadership on this urgent and often overlooked issue,” said Michael Ehren, Board President of Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF). “This bill is an important step toward greater awareness and improved outcomes for patients, families, and military communities. DDF is proud to support this effort and grateful for the commitment to making stomach cancer a national priority as we continue to push for robust research funding that will allow us to turn better data into effective treatments and future screening strategies.”

     “The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) applauds Congresswoman Judy Chu and Joe Wilson for introduction of the ‘Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act’ and for recognizing early endoscopy as a powerful tool in the detection and prevention of stomach cancer,” said ASGE President Amitabh Chak, MD, MASGE. “Beyond greater public awareness of stomach cancer, its signs and symptoms, understanding those most at risk for this deadly cancer can guide clinicians in their use of endoscopy that can prevent stomach cancer or catch it at a stage when treatment can still be effective.”

     “I strongly support the Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act. This vital legislation addresses a long-overlooked cancer that disproportionately affects immigrants, veterans, and underserved communities,” said Dr. Chul S. Hyun, Director of the Gastric Cancer Prevention and Screening Program at Yale School of Medicine—the first program of its kind at a U.S. academic medical center.

     “We are grateful to Congresswoman Chu and Congressman Wilson for reintroducing the Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act, which would fund vital research and help develop actionable screening guidelines for physicians like me,” said Amy S. Oxentenko, MD, FACG, President of the American College of Gastroenterology. “Gastroenterologists know firsthand the importance of detecting cancer early, but too often, this doesn’t happen for patients with stomach cancer. To change this tragic reality, we need to fully understand which of our patients, including our military servicemembers, are most at risk – and that’s exactly what this bill seeks to achieve. ACG members across the country urge Congress to pass this critical legislation.”

     “Stomach cancer research, prevention and screening falls woefully short and there is a critical need to educate about risk factors and early detection to improve patient outcomes in the United States,” said Larry Kim, MD, AGAF, AGA President. “The Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act is the first step to address these gaps and lead to improvements for the future of public health. The American Gastroenterological Association thanks Reps. Judy Chu (D-CA) and Joe Wilson (R-SC) for their leadership in addressing the rising rates of stomach cancer and supports this legislation that will help make a difference against this disease.”

     A full copy of the bill is available here. 

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