H.R. 1620

119th Congress

In Committee

Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]CA· Introduced 26 February 2025
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Cosponsors

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Actions

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

26 February 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 26 March 2025

Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act

This bill provides for coverage of certain cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of microarray analysis, DNA and RNA sequencing, whole-exome sequencing, and other next-generation sequencing for individuals diagnosed with cancer.

Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must establish an education and awareness program for physicians and the public about genomic testing and the role of genetic counselors.

Timeline

4 actions

  1. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

    26 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

    26 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    26 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  4. Introduced in House

    26 February 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

13 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]CA

Cosponsors

  • Democrat1185%
  • Republican215%

Classification

Policy area

Health

Legislative subjects

CancerHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicarePoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 10 on 26 February 2025 to 13 on 10 November 2025.

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