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Senate committee backs HCR 44 urging earlier mammograms after rise in breast cancer among younger women

3718074 · June 8, 2025

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Summary

The Senate Health and Welfare Committee reported HCR 44 favorable, asking the LSU Board of Health to study lowering recommended mammogram age to 30 amid reports of increased breast‑cancer diagnoses in younger adults.

The committee on June 8 reported HCR 44 favorable. Representative (speaker) introduced the resolution, saying HCR 44 concerns “the increased number of 30 year olds that have been diagnosed with breast cancer” and urges the LSU Board of Health to recommend mammograms at age 30.

Senator Andrews moved the resolution favorable; committee members recorded no objections. Supporters who signed in included Angela Adkins (10,000 Women Louisiana), Pamela Allison (United Way) and Liz Mangan with Women’s Hospital.

The resolution asks LSU’s Board of Health to consider whether lowering screening recommendations is warranted based on patterns of diagnosis in younger adults. The committee reported HCR 44 favorable to the Senate floor.