S. 3442: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-12-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] |
| Policy area | Social Welfare |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-12-11):
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body).
Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the subsequent 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Under current law, individuals generally must wait 5 months after the onset of disability to begin receiving SSDI benefits and an additional 24 months to become eligible for Medicare.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Lisa Murkowski | R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-12-11 |
| Mike Rounds | R SD 2026-01-28 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY 2026-01-28 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR 2026-02-04 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV 2026-02-04 |
| Angela D. Alsobrooks | D MD 2026-05-12 |
| Susan M. Collins | R ME 2026-05-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3442 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3442?
S. 3442 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3442 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).