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To require breast density reporting to physicians and patients by facilities that perform mammograms, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4122| House 
| Updated: 10/27/2017
Rosa L. DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (31)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Elizabeth H. Esty (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require mammography facilities to include up-to-date information about breast density in both the written report of the results of a mammography examination provided to a patient's physician and the summary of that written report given to the patient. The summary must convey: (1) the effect of breast density in masking the presence of breast cancer on a mammogram, and (2) that individuals with dense breasts should talk with their health care providers about any questions or concerns regarding the summary and whether they would benefit from additional tests. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify research on breast density, the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of supplemental imaging relating to breast density, and best practices concerning mammograms and supplemental screening for those with dense breasts.
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Timeline
Oct 25, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2006
Introduced in Senate
Oct 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 27, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • October 25, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2006
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 27, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-2006: A bill to require breast density reporting to physicians and patients by facilities that perform mammograms, and for other purposes.
CancerHealth information and medical recordsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsResearch administration and fundingWomen's health

To require breast density reporting to physicians and patients by facilities that perform mammograms, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4122| House 
| Updated: 10/27/2017
Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require mammography facilities to include up-to-date information about breast density in both the written report of the results of a mammography examination provided to a patient's physician and the summary of that written report given to the patient. The summary must convey: (1) the effect of breast density in masking the presence of breast cancer on a mammogram, and (2) that individuals with dense breasts should talk with their health care providers about any questions or concerns regarding the summary and whether they would benefit from additional tests. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify research on breast density, the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of supplemental imaging relating to breast density, and best practices concerning mammograms and supplemental screening for those with dense breasts.
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Timeline
Oct 25, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2006
Introduced in Senate
Oct 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 27, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • October 25, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2006
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 27, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Rosa L. DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (31)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Elizabeth H. Esty (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-2006: A bill to require breast density reporting to physicians and patients by facilities that perform mammograms, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerHealth information and medical recordsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsResearch administration and fundingWomen's health