Lois Capps: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2941, a bill to reauthorize Johanna's Law. The bill reauthorizes an…”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2941, a bill to reauthorize Johanna's Law. The bill reauthorizes an existing CDC program to educate women and health care providers about the detection and treatment of gynecological cancers. Gynecological cancers are diagnosed in over 80,000 American women annually and they kill nearly 28,000. The program educates women so that they can recognize the warning signs of gynecological cancers, because when such cancers are found early, treatment is most effective. The program also connects women to patient support services and key national organizations which are fighting gynecological cancers. I know that many of my colleagues here today are cosponsors of the bill, and I urge you all in joining me in supporting it.”