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House bill proposes reauthorization of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp

Original title: Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2026

April 16, 2026

healthbreast cancerpostal serviceresearch funding

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Last action
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Apr 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill maintains a dedicated funding stream for breast cancer research by allowing the public to continue purchasing stamps at a premium price, with the extra funds directed to federal research programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Postal Service

The agency is responsible for the issuance and sale of the stamp.

Breast cancer research programs

These programs receive funding generated by the surcharge on the stamps.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Breast Cancer Research Stamp Act of 2026 would extend the authority for the U.S. Postal Service to continue issuing the special breast cancer research postage stamp. This measure ensures that the collected from the sale of these stamps remains available to fund breast cancer research.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?
It proposes to reauthorize the issuance of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp, which allows the Postal Service to sell stamps at a premium to support research.
Is this bill currently law?
No, it was introduced on April 16, 2026, and is currently under review by congressional committees.

Why It Matters

The bill maintains a dedicated funding stream for breast cancer research by allowing the public to continue purchasing stamps at a premium price, with the extra funds directed to federal research programs.

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Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“Committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform“Committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →
organizationU.S. Postal Service“The agency responsible for issuing the stamp.”Map →
organizationArmed Services“Committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

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