Bill · H.R. 4752· House(119-HR-4752)

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act

Age: 60 years

Florida

Introduced: 7/23/2025
Last activity: 7/23/2025 — 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: Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Cosponsors: - 26 - 8

Health

Introduced
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What this bill would do

H.R. 4752 is known as the Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act. This bill amends the Social Security Act to provide coverage for hereditary cancer genetic testing. It covers individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer. The bill also provides coverage for certain cancer screenings and preventive surgeries that reduce the risk of developing a preventable cancer for individuals with an inherited mutation associated with a high risk.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill increases healthcare access by covering genetic testing, preventive surgeries, and frequent screenings for those at high risk of hereditary cancer.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill enhances Medicare benefits, which primarily benefits seniors by covering high-risk cancer screenings and genetic testing.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The bill improves coverage for essential preventive screenings and surgeries through Medicare.