HR4545Referred to Committee

Medicare Breast Reconstruction Access and Information Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-17
Introduced
30
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.8% (642 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (30)

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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.

2025-07-17

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Plain-English Summary

Medicare would be required to cover breast reconstruction surgery for cancer patients and provide them with clear written information about their reconstruction options before they undergo mastectomy. The law would ensure that women undergoing breast cancer treatment have access to reconstructive procedures as part of their Medicare benefits and understand what choices are available to them. This affects Medicare-eligible cancer patients, primarily women, who want to pursue reconstruction after losing breast tissue to cancer treatment.

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