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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

Democrat · MI · Representative

Votes with party: 99.1% (542 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/D000624

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Cosponsors (41)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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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.

2025-04-28

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Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-04-28
House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-04-28

Previously

Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-04-28
Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2025-04-28

Plain-English Summary

This bill would make it easier and more affordable for women to get breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests by requiring insurance coverage and reducing out-of-pocket costs for mammograms and related procedures. It aims to catch breast cancer earlier when treatment is more effective, particularly helping uninsured or underinsured women access these critical health services. The bill is currently being reviewed by two House committees to determine how it would affect healthcare coverage and federal spending.

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Subjects

Health

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