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H.R. 1780 118th Congress House

Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act

Official title: To facilitate the development of treatments for cancer, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 24, 2023 Introduced by: Gus M. Bilirakis Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
Health CancerHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive care
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 31, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Mar 24, 2023
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act

This bill provides for coverage of certain cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of microarray analysis, DNA and RNA sequencing, whole-exome sequencing, and other next-generation sequencing for individuals diagnosed with cancer.

Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must establish an education and awareness program for physicians and the public about genomic testing and the role of genetic counselors.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 642 Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Lobbying activity 2

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 Cosponsors 18
All 18 Democratic 12 Republican 5
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Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Dec 22, 2023
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Crow, Jason
Colorado · Sep 21, 2023
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Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Sep 21, 2023
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · Sep 21, 2023
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Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Aug 11, 2023
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jun 30, 2023
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Jun 23, 2023
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Deluzio, Christopher R.
Pennsylvania · Jun 16, 2023
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Jun 14, 2023
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jun 14, 2023
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Tenney, Claudia
New York · Jun 14, 2023
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · May 25, 2023
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · May 25, 2023
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · May 25, 2023
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Grijalva, Raúl M.
Arizona · Apr 6, 2023
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Ivey, Glenn
Maryland · Apr 6, 2023
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Apr 6, 2023
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Mar 24, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1780: Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1780/
MLA
"H.R. 1780: Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1780/.
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H.R. 1780, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1780/.
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