Bill · H.R. 124· House(119-HR-124)
Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2023
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Al Green
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2023'', aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act. The purpose is to provide incentives for education regarding the risk of renal medullary carcinoma. This focus is specifically for individuals receiving medical assistance under that title who also have sickle cell disease. The changes would apply to items and services furnished on or after the date the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill targets education for individuals with sickle cell disease, a condition that disproportionately affects African Americans.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill benefits Medicaid recipients through increased education on renal medullary carcinoma risks.
Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?+2
The bill incentivizes education for individuals receiving medical assistance under Medicaid regarding renal medullary carcinoma.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Education on Cancer Risks: The bill amends the Social Security Act to include renal medullary carcinoma alongside stroke, which provides incentives for education (Section 2(a)). This could benefit individuals with sickle cell disease who receive medical assistance by making them more aware of the specific risks associated with renal medullary carcinoma.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Increases Medicaid Funding+2
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House