S. 4566: Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening 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 | 2026-05-19 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-19 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2377-2379) |
| Last updated | 2026-06-12 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-05-19):
Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act
This bill provides for coverage without prior authorization requirements of annual lung cancer screenings under Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance for individuals for whom screenings are recommended under U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines (as of March 9, 2021).
It also expands Medicaid coverage of counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use to include such services for (1) all individuals, rather than only pregnant women; and (2) the use of vapes and e-cigarettes.
The Department of Health and Human Services must conduct outreach on the importance of lung cancer screenings and who should be screened, and the Government Accountability Office must report on the demographics of those diagnosed with lung cancer and recommend ways the federal government can improve screenings.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2026-05-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4566 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4566?
S. 4566 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4566 are available on congress.gov.
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