H.R. 549 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
H.R. 549 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jan 26, 2023, sponsored by Andrew R. Garbarino with 272 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 26, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 272
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 200 Democrats, 72 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Dec 17, 2024)
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