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Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

USA118th CongressHR-4779| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (13)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses following the surgical removal of the breast (i.e., a mastectomy), including replacements of such prostheses. Currently, Medicare covers surgically implanted breast prostheses, as well as some external breast prostheses (e.g., post-surgical bras).
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1370
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3087
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 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.
Jul 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 18, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3069
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1370
    Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3087
    Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act


  • July 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 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.


  • July 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 18, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3069
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-3069: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
CancerHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicareSurgery and anesthesiaWomen's health

Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

USA118th CongressHR-4779| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses following the surgical removal of the breast (i.e., a mastectomy), including replacements of such prostheses. Currently, Medicare covers surgically implanted breast prostheses, as well as some external breast prostheses (e.g., post-surgical bras).
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1370
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3087
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 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.
Jul 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 18, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3069
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1370
    Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3087
    Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act


  • July 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 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.


  • July 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 18, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3069
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (13)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-3069: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicareSurgery and anesthesiaWomen's health