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Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act

USA119th CongressHR-4752| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (19)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act," aims to significantly expand Medicare coverage for services related to hereditary cancer. Its primary goal is to improve early detection and prevention for individuals at high risk due to genetic predispositions. Specifically, the legislation mandates Medicare coverage for germline mutation genetic testing for individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation, or a history otherwise suspicious for hereditary cancer. This testing must adhere to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines developed by nationally recognized oncology professional organizations, with the least restrictive guidelines applying in cases of conflict. Furthermore, the bill requires Medicare to cover certain risk-reducing surgeries for individuals with inherited mutations where such surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, based on established clinical guidelines. It also increases the frequency limitations for evidence-based cancer screenings , such as mammography and colonoscopy, for individuals identified with a hereditary cancer gene mutation, ensuring they receive screenings at least annually or as recommended by guidelines.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4110
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1526
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
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.
Sep 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2760
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4110
    Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1526
    Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    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.


  • September 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2760
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2760: Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2025

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act

USA119th CongressHR-4752| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This bill, known as the "Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act," aims to significantly expand Medicare coverage for services related to hereditary cancer. Its primary goal is to improve early detection and prevention for individuals at high risk due to genetic predispositions. Specifically, the legislation mandates Medicare coverage for germline mutation genetic testing for individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation, or a history otherwise suspicious for hereditary cancer. This testing must adhere to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines developed by nationally recognized oncology professional organizations, with the least restrictive guidelines applying in cases of conflict. Furthermore, the bill requires Medicare to cover certain risk-reducing surgeries for individuals with inherited mutations where such surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, based on established clinical guidelines. It also increases the frequency limitations for evidence-based cancer screenings , such as mammography and colonoscopy, for individuals identified with a hereditary cancer gene mutation, ensuring they receive screenings at least annually or as recommended by guidelines.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4110
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1526
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
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.
Sep 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2760
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4110
    Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1526
    Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    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.


  • September 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2760
    Introduced in Senate
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (19)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2760: Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted