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Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5377| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2021
G. K. Butterfield

G. K. Butterfield

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (19)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Sep 27, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2021
Referred 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.
Sep 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 27, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2021
    Referred 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.


  • September 27, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

CancerHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicarePoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations

Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5377| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2021
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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Timeline
Sep 27, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2021
Referred 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.
Sep 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 27, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2021
    Referred 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.


  • September 27, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
G. K. Butterfield

G. K. Butterfield

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (19)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicarePoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations