H.R. 1017 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017
H.R. 1017 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 13, 2017, sponsored by Charles W. Dent with 305 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 305
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017 This bill waives Medicare coinsurance requirements with respect to colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of the code billed for a resulting diagnosis or procedure.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles W. Dent (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 162 Democrats, 143 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Lance asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1017, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent of Pennsylvani (May 15, 2018)
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