Bill · H.R. 1620· House(119-HR-1620)
Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act
- Introduced
- 2/26/2025
- Last activity
- 2/26/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Doris Matsui
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act aims to facilitate the development of cancer treatments. This bill expands coverage for cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests, including DNA and RNA sequencing, under Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. It establishes specific rules for how often these tests can be used for patients diagnosed with or experiencing a recurrence of cancer. Additionally, the bill mandates an education and awareness program regarding genomic testing. This program is intended to inform physicians and the general public about the use of such tests and the role of genetic counselors.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
The bill expands Medicare coverage for cancer diagnostic tests and removes the deductible for these services.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill expands coverage for essential cancer diagnostic tests through Medicaid and CHIP.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill increases access to advanced cancer diagnostics, including genomic sequencing, through Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Medicare Coverage Expansion: Medicare will cover cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests, such as microarray analysis and DNA sequencing, for individuals diagnosed with cancer. This includes the explanation and interpretation of these analyses. (Section 2(a)(1)(A) and Section 2(a)(1)(B))
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Reduced Financial Burden for Medicare Patients: The deductible will not apply to these specific cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests. (Section 2(a)(2)(B)(ii))
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Medicaid Inclusion: Cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests will be included as medical assistance under Medicaid. (Section 2(b)(1) and Section 2(b)(2))
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CHIP Coverage: For targeted low-income children and pregnant women, coverage will include cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests starting January 1, 2027. (Section 2(c))
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Public and Professional Education: The Secretary of Health and Human Services will run a program to educate the public and physicians on genomic testing and the role of genetic counselors. (Section 3(a))
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Medical Training Improvement: The education program will encourage training in graduate and continuing medical education regarding the importance of molecular diagnostics for detecting mutations. (Section 3(b))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Frequency Limitations for Tests: When an individual test reports the same genetic content, it can only be furnished once upon diagnosis, once upon recurrence, or as necessary for treatment planning and monitoring. (Section 2(a)(1)(B)(2))
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 Low Income Households+7Good For Seniors+7Good For Children+6Good For Women+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Increases Medicaid Funding+5Increases Medicare Funding+5Increases Research Funding+4Increases Affordable Care Act Support+3
- 11/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2025
- 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.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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