H.R. 1946 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021
H.R. 1946 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 16, 2021, sponsored by Terri A. Sewell with 257 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 257
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021 This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment for multi-cancer early detection screening tests that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and that are used to screen for cancer across many cancer types.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Terri A. Sewell (D-AL). Co-sponsors: 148 Democrats, 109 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 17, 2021)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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