H.R. 1315 · 118th Congress

PC–CARE Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2023-03-01
Latest action
2023-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summary

Prostate Cancer Community Assistance, Research and Education Act of 2023 or the PC-CARE Act

This bill establishes a committee to develop, implement, and periodically revise a plan to coordinate federal activities and programs concerning prostate cancer, including those related to research, screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

Committee members must include representatives from specified federal agencies, as well as researchers, clinicians, individuals living with prostate cancer (or their caregivers), and other stakeholders. In addition, at least half of the members must be physicians.