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Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2760| Senate 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (1)
Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance Medicare coverage for services related to hereditary cancer, focusing on prevention and early detection. It mandates coverage for germline mutation testing for individuals who have 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 legislation expands Medicare to cover certain risk-reducing surgeries for individuals identified as high-risk based on these guidelines, deeming such procedures reasonable and necessary for illness treatment. For individuals confirmed to have a hereditary cancer gene mutation through genetic testing, the bill requires an increase in the frequency of evidence-based cancer screenings . These screenings, which include mammography, MRI, colonoscopy, and PSA testing, must align with clinical practice guidelines or occur at least annually, ensuring more proactive monitoring for high-risk beneficiaries.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3656
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-765
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2023
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4752
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3656
    Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-765
    Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2023


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4752
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4752: Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2760| Senate 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
This bill aims to enhance Medicare coverage for services related to hereditary cancer, focusing on prevention and early detection. It mandates coverage for germline mutation testing for individuals who have 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 legislation expands Medicare to cover certain risk-reducing surgeries for individuals identified as high-risk based on these guidelines, deeming such procedures reasonable and necessary for illness treatment. For individuals confirmed to have a hereditary cancer gene mutation through genetic testing, the bill requires an increase in the frequency of evidence-based cancer screenings . These screenings, which include mammography, MRI, colonoscopy, and PSA testing, must align with clinical practice guidelines or occur at least annually, ensuring more proactive monitoring for high-risk beneficiaries.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3656
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-765
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2023
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4752
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3656
    Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-765
    Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2023


  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4752
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (1)
Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4752: Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted