HR 5377 · 117th Congress · Health

Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-09-27· Sponsored by Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2021-09-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 This bill provides for coverage of certain cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of microarray analysis, DNA and RNA sequencing, whole-exome sequencing, and other next-generation sequencing for individuals diagnosed with cancer. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must establish an education and awareness program for physicians and the public about genomic testing and the role of genetic counselors.…

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Cosponsors (19)

13 Democrats6 Republicans