H.R. 1620
119th Congress
Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act
13
Cosponsors
4
Actions
0
Amendments
0
Committees
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Since introduced
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 février 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 26 mars 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
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 février 2025 · IntroReferral
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 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
26 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
26 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
13 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]CACosponsors
- Democrat1185%
- Republican215%
- Democrat:Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]ME
- Democrat:Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]NY
- Democrat:Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]NJ
- Democrat:Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]AL
- Democrat:Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]CT
- Democrat:Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]MI
- Democrat:Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]NC
- Democrat:Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]CA
- Democrat:Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]AZ
- Republican:Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]FL
- Republican:Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]NE
- Democrat:Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]FL
- Democrat:Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]OH
Classification
Policy area
HealthLegislative subjects
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 10 on 26 février 2025 to 13 on 10 novembre 2025.
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