H.R. 842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-31 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-10-03 — Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-333, Part I. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-31):
Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
This bill allows, beginning in 2028, for Medicare coverage and payment for multi-cancer early detection screening tests that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and that are used to screen for cancer across many cancer types, if the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services determines such coverage is appropriate. Coverage is limited to those under a certain age (age 68 in 2028, increased by one year every year thereafter) and to one test every 11 months.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Terri A. Sewell | D AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Richard Hudson | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Raul Ruiz | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Robin L. Kelly | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-31 |
| Carol D. Miller | R WV 2025-02-05 |
| Rep. Turner, Sylvester [D-TX-18] | D TX 2025-02-05 |
| August Pfluger | R TX 2025-02-05 |
| Morgan McGarvey | D KY 2025-02-05 |
| Mike Carey | R OH 2025-02-05 |
| Jared Moskowitz | D FL 2025-02-05 |
| Dan Crenshaw | R TX 2025-02-05 |
| Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | D GA 2025-02-05 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA 2025-02-05 |
| Steve Cohen | D TN 2025-02-05 |
| Troy Balderson | R OH 2025-02-05 |
| Robert J. Wittman | R VA 2025-02-05 |
| Darin LaHood | R IL 2025-02-07 |
| Hillary J. Scholten | D MI 2025-02-07 |
| David Schweikert | R AZ 2025-02-07 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 842?
H.R. 842 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
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