S. 642 · 118th Congress · Senate

Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced
Mar 2, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act

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.

Action Timeline

2
  1. MAR 02, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAR 02, 2023IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Committees

1

Finance Committee

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Referred: Mar 2, 2023

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