Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Mar 24, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Dec 17, 2024
E&C · Ways & Means
Step 3
Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
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 · 5 actions
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 31, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Mar 24, 2023
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.