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Policy and Legislation

We monitor other legislative initiatives at both the federal and state levels that impact the lung cancer community.

December 20, 2011
LCA Urges Congressional Leaders to Support Increased Funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH)

December 02, 2011
Lung Cancer Alliance Thanks Wellpoint, Inc for Offering Coverage for CT Screening for Lung Cancer

November 30, 2011
More Support for Lung Cancer Legislation as Lung Cancer Awareness Month Draws to a Close

November 18, 2011
Lung Cancer Alliance Releases 7th Annual National Report Card on Lung Cancer

November 09, 2011
Lung Cancer Alliance Salutes Veterans

November 04, 2011
More Support for Lung Cancer Legislation in Lung Cancer Awareness Month

October 27, 2011
Lung Cancer Alliance Seeks Clarification from USPSTF on Timing of Lung Screening Recommendation

September 14, 2011
Support for Lung Cancer Legislation Continues to Grow; Covers Broad Spectrum

August 11, 2011
LCA Supports Revisions to Chemotherapy Administration Safety Standards to Address Psychosocial Support

July 08, 2011
Additional $10.2 Million In Federal Lung Cancer Research Funding Passes Next Hurdle

June 22, 2011
Update on DOD Funding for Lung Cancer Research

June 21, 2011
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Announces New Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels

June 09, 2011
Lung Cancer Alliance Praises Senators for Cosponsorship of The Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act

June 09, 2011
Lung Cancer Alliance Praises Senators for Cosponsorship of The Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act

May 17, 2011
Lung Cancer Alliance, Legacy®, Panel Of Lung Cancer Experts Call For A Comprehensive Approach To Reduce Mortality Rates