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H.R. 1620In committee
Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act
Introduced: Feb 26, 2025
Latest action date: Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 26, 2025
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Health
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CancerHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicarePoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations
Bill Summary
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.
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Energy and Commerce Committee
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Checked against Congress.gov Sep 13, 2026.
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IntroReferralLibrary of CongressReferred 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.
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