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HR 5145 113th Congress House

Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2014

Official title: To require breast density reporting to physicians and patients by facilities that perform mammograms, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 17, 2014 Introduced by: DeLauro, Rosa L. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 17, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 17, 2014
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 Latest action July 18, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require mammography facilities to include up-to-date information about breast density in both the written report of the results of a mammography examination provided to the patient's physician and the summary of that written report given to patients. Requires the summary to: (1) convey the effect of breast density in masking the presence of breast cancer on a mammogram, and (2) include language communicating that individuals with dense breasts should talk with their physicians about any questions or concerns regarding the summary and whether they would benefit from additional tests.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand and intensify research on breast density, the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of supplemental imaging relating to breast density, and best practices concerning mammograms and supplemental screening for those with dense breasts.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5145: Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2014. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-5145/
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"H.R. 5145: Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2014." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-5145/.
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