PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025

# PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does** The PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025 aims to reduce cancer cases caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The bill would likely focus on increasing HPV vaccination rates and improving access to HPV-related cancer prevention and screening programs, though specific provisions are not yet detailed in public records. HPV is responsible for most cervical cancers and can also cause other cancers affecting both men and women. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily impact adolescents and young adults eligible for HPV vaccination, as well as individuals at risk for HPV-related cancers.

It may also affect healthcare providers, public health programs, and insurance coverage related to vaccination and cancer screening services. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 6561) is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) in the 119th Congress. The bill remains in the early legislative stage, and its specific provisions and chances of passage have not yet been determined.