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House bill proposes reauthorization of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp

Original title: Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2026

Last action · April 16, 2026: 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.

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What This Bill Would Do

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.

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.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

U.S. Postal Service

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

Directly affected

Breast cancer research programs

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

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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.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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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