The Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025 aims to address the rising incidence and mortality rates of esophageal cancer in the United States. The main objectives of this legislation are to raise awareness about the disease, promote early detection, and evaluate the healthcare costs associated with esophageal cancer for federal employees. Key provisions of the Act include a requirement for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to produce a report within one year of the law's enactment.