S 755 ยท Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2025
- Latest action
- Feb 26, 2025
- Sponsor
- Sen. Roger F. Wicker [R-MS]
- Policy area
- Health
- Cosponsors
- 1
Summary
Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act This bill provides for coverage of certain cancer diagnostic and laboratory tests under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of microarray analysis, DNA and RNA sequencing, whole-exome sequencing, and other next-generation sequencing for individuals diagnosed with cancer. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must establish an education and awareness program for physicians and the public about genomic testing and the role of genetic counselors.
Recent actions
- Feb 26, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Feb 26, 2025 Introduced in Senate
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.