# Congress Proposes Ovarian Cancer Funding

On September 29, 2026, four members of Congress introduced the proposed Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act. The legislation would expand insurance coverage for genetic testing and risk-reducing care, improve rural and telehealth access, and fund education and outreach. It proposes $20 million annually for FY2027–FY2031 for a CDC gynecologic cancer education campaign, along with demonstration grants; the bill is not enacted, and no solicitation or award has been announced.

- If enacted, the proposed funding could create opportunities for health systems, genetic testing and counseling providers, training organizations, and outreach grantees.
- The bill identifies rural, underserved, and high-risk communities as priorities, making access and outreach capabilities relevant to potential demonstration grant applicants.
- Procurement and business planning should treat these as prospective opportunities only: the proposed authorization is subject to enactment, and the signal provides no application dates or solicitation details.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Policy
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- U.S. Congress

### Key Quotes
> I’m proud to join Senator Slotkin in this bipartisan effort to reauthorize Johanna’s Law, expand outreach to rural and underserved communities, and ensure genetic screening is covered for the women who need it most.
> — Katie Britt, U.S. Senator

> Every patient considering pelvic surgery deserves a conversation with their physician about whether risk-reducing salpingectomy is appropriate for them and aligns with their health, values, and goals.
> — Sandra E. Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

> National medical guidelines recommend that everyone diagnosed with these cancers be offered genetic counseling and testing.
> — Lisa Schlager, Vice President, Public Policy at FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered

### Sources
- [Slotkin, Britt, DeLauro, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Modernize Ovarian Cancer Prevention and Care  - Senator Elissa Slotkin](https://www.slotkin.senate.gov/2026/09/29/slotkin-britt-delauro-bacon-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-modernize-ovarian-cancer-prevention-and-care/) - Slotkin Senate