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RepublicanBill · H.R. 8526· House(119-HR-8526)

To amend the Public Health Service Act to update quality standards for mammography facilities for the use of AI systems, and for other purposes.

Rep. Schweikert
Age: 64 years
Arizona
Introduced
4/27/2026
Last activity
4/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
David Schweikert
Cosponsors
None
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. The primary purpose is to update quality standards for mammography facilities regarding the use of AI systems. It modifies the language concerning how mammographies are interpreted. Specifically, it allows for a machine-learning or artificial intelligence system to be used alongside or instead of a physician. The bill also removes the requirement for a signature from an interpreting physician in certain instances.

Yes

  • Would women be better off under this?+3

    The bill updates standards for mammography interpretation, which is essential for women's healthcare.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3

    The bill expands mammography interpretation options by allowing AI systems to serve alongside or instead of a physician.

  • Does this put more money into scientific research?+2

    The bill integrates machine-learning and artificial intelligence technologies into clinical mammography standards.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.