Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-5377| House
| Updated: 9/28/2021
G. K. Butterfield
Democratic Representative
North Carolina
Cosponsors (19)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 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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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health
CancerHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicarePoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations
Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-5377| House
| Updated: 9/28/2021
Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 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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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
G. K. Butterfield
Democratic Representative
North Carolina
Cosponsors (19)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
CancerHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicarePoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations