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Expanded Genetic Screening Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8525| House 
| Updated: 10/2/2020
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Tom Cole (Republican)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Expanded Genetic Screening Act of 2020 This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover noninvasive prenatal genetic screening for pregnant women. (Noninvasive prenatal genetic screening uses naturally occurring fetal DNA from the mother's blood to screen for genetic abnormalities.)
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Timeline
Oct 2, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 2, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • October 2, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • October 2, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

GeneticsHealth care coverage and accessMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSex and reproductive healthWomen's health

Expanded Genetic Screening Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8525| House 
| Updated: 10/2/2020
Expanded Genetic Screening Act of 2020 This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover noninvasive prenatal genetic screening for pregnant women. (Noninvasive prenatal genetic screening uses naturally occurring fetal DNA from the mother's blood to screen for genetic abnormalities.)
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Timeline
Oct 2, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 2, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • October 2, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • October 2, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Tom Cole (Republican)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
GeneticsHealth care coverage and accessMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSex and reproductive healthWomen's health