Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 by Sen. Roger F. Wicker
It's waiting on a committee vote to reach the full chamber. Most bills never leave this stage.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
No floor votes yet — it hasn't reached the floor of either chamber.