HR6280Referred to Committee
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-11-21
Introduced
24
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Adrian Smith
Republican · NE · Representative
Votes with party: 98.3% (597 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/S001172
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (24)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Kathy Castor (D-FL-14)Original· 2025-11-21
- Joe Neguse (D-CO-2)· 2025-12-23
- Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA-7)· 2026-01-09
- Donald G. Davis (D-NC-1)· 2026-01-13
- Jason Crow (D-CO-6)· 2026-02-24
- Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14)· 2026-03-04
- Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL-12)· 2026-03-04
- Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8)· 2026-03-04
- Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)· 2026-03-04
- Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4)· 2026-03-04
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)· 2026-03-04
- Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA-1)· 2026-03-04
- Paul Tonko (D-NY-20)· 2026-03-25
- Pablo José Hernández (D-PR)· 2026-04-09
- Scott H. Peters (D-CA-50)· 2026-04-09
- Angie Craig (D-MN-2)· 2026-04-28
- Chellie Pingree (D-ME-1)· 2026-05-12
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)· 2026-05-12
- Steve Cohen (D-TN-9)· 2026-05-12
- Darin LaHood (R-IL-16)· 2026-05-14
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
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.
2025-11-21
Source: Congress.gov
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-11-21
- House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-11-21
Previously
- Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-11-21
- Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2025-11-21
Plain-English Summary
This bill would make it easier and more affordable for people to see genetic counselors—healthcare professionals who help patients understand their risk for inherited diseases and make informed medical decisions. The legislation likely aims to expand insurance coverage for genetic counseling services and remove barriers that currently prevent patients from accessing these specialists, particularly those who cannot afford to pay out of pocket. This would affect patients seeking genetic testing or counseling, insurance companies, and healthcare providers.
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Subjects
Health
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