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

USA115th CongressS-2006| Senate 
| Updated: 10/25/2017
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (10)
Dean Heller (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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
Introduced in Senate
Oct 25, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6817-6818)
Oct 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4122
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • October 25, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 25, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6817-6818)


  • October 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4122
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4122: To require breast density reporting to physicians and patients by facilities that perform mammograms, and for other purposes.

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

USA115th CongressS-2006| Senate 
| Updated: 10/25/2017
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
Introduced in Senate
Oct 25, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6817-6818)
Oct 27, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4122
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • October 25, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 25, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6817-6818)


  • October 27, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4122
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (10)
Dean Heller (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4122: 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