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Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act

Introduced: July 29, 2021 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-135.
Jun 7, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 6, 2022
Presented to President.
May 18, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 227). (text: CR H5113-5114)
May 18, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 227).
May 18, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5170-5171)
May 18, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 18, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2533.
May 18, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5112-5115)
May 18, 2022
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 24, 2022
Held at the desk.
Mar 24, 2022
Received in the House.
Mar 24, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 23, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)
Mar 23, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)
Mar 10, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
Mar 10, 2022
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 20, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-501.
Jul 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 19, 2022 House · vote #227 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 419–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act

This bill addresses the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provision of mammograms and breast cancer treatment.

Among other requirements, the VA must

  • submit a strategic plan for improving breast imaging services for veterans;
  • implement a three-year pilot program to provide telescreening mammography services for veterans who live in locations where access to breast imaging services at a VA facility is difficult or unfeasible;
  • upgrade all mammography services at its facilities to use three-dimensional breast imaging;
  • study the availability of access to testing for the breast cancer gene for veterans diagnosed with breast cancer, as recommended by the guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network;
  • update guidelines to increase the use of molecular testing and genetic counseling for veterans diagnosed with breast cancer;
  • study the accessibility of breast imaging services at VA facilities for veterans with paralysis, spinal cord injury or disorder, or another disability; and
  • update its policies and directives to ensure that it confirms the accessibility of a breast imaging site when referring a veteran with a spinal cord injury or disorder to a non-VA provider.

The Inspector General of the VA must report to the VA and to Congress on mammography services furnished by the VA.

In addition, the VA must enter into a partnership with at least one cancer center of the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health in each Veterans Integrated Service Network to expand access to high-quality cancer care for women veterans. In implementing such partnerships, the VA must ensure that veterans with breast cancer who reside in rural areas or states without a partner cancer center are able to receive care through telehealth.

Finally, the VA must collaborate with the Department of Defense and report on all current research and health care collaborations between the departments on treating veterans and members of the Armed Forces with breast cancer.

What's happening now June 7, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-135.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2 Republican 2