HR4543Referred to Committee

Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment 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
29
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.9% (579 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (29)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-07-17

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would expand Medicaid coverage to ensure women diagnosed with breast cancer can access treatment regardless of their income level or immigration status. It aims to remove barriers that currently prevent some uninsured or underinsured women from getting timely mammograms, surgery, chemotherapy, and other necessary care. The measure would affect low-income women and their families by guaranteeing they have access to breast cancer screening and treatment services through Medicaid.

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