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HR7118Referred to Committee

Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-15
Introduced
22
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Scott H. Peters
Scott H. Peters
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 95.8% (600 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/P000608

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (22)

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

  • Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6)Original· 2026-01-15
  • Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL-12)Original· 2026-01-15
  • Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15)Original· 2026-01-15
  • Marc A. Veasey (D-TX-33)Original· 2026-01-15
  • Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27)Original· 2026-01-15
  • Mike Carey (R-OH-15)Original· 2026-01-15
  • Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)Original· 2026-01-15
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)· 2026-01-21
  • Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-4)· 2026-01-21
  • Laurel M. Lee (R-FL-15)· 2026-01-30
  • Lori Trahan (D-MA-3)· 2026-01-30
  • Sarah McBride (D-DE-0)· 2026-02-03
  • Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-7)· 2026-02-03
  • Carol D. Miller (R-WV-1)· 2026-03-02
  • Kim Schrier (D-WA-8)· 2026-03-02
  • Doris O. Matsui (D-CA-7)· 2026-04-14
  • Nicholas J. Begich III (R-AK-0)· 2026-04-14
  • Greg Landsman (D-OH-1)· 2026-05-11

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 House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-01-15

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-01-15

Previously

  • Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2026-01-15

Plain-English Summary

This bill would expand access to genetic testing and genomic analysis for children to help doctors diagnose rare diseases and genetic disorders earlier and more accurately. It likely aims to improve how pediatric patients receive genetic counseling and treatment by making these advanced tests more available through healthcare providers. The legislation would affect children with suspected genetic conditions, their families, and healthcare systems that provide diagnostic services.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Health
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