HR-1946 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-17CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2021-03-16CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2021-03-16IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-03-16IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-03-16IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
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Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Blood and blood diseases
  • Cancer
  • Genetics
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Medicare

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