To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma in individuals who are receiving medical assistance under such title and who have sickle cell disease.

1/8/2025, 1:40 PM
Congress
119

Number
HR - 124

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Al Green

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2023 [sic]

This bill allows states to receive federal payment under Medicaid for 50% of their costs for providing education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma to individuals with sickle cell disease. (Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare kidney disease usually found in individuals with the sickle cell trait.)

Bill 119 hr 124 aims to make changes to title XIX of the Social Security Act in order to encourage education about the risk of renal medullary carcinoma in individuals with sickle cell disease who are receiving medical assistance. Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer that primarily affects individuals with sickle cell disease.

The bill proposes providing incentives for healthcare providers to educate individuals with sickle cell disease about the risks of renal medullary carcinoma. This education would focus on early detection and prevention strategies to help reduce the incidence of this deadly cancer in this vulnerable population.

By increasing awareness and education about renal medullary carcinoma, the hope is to improve outcomes for individuals with sickle cell disease and reduce the burden of this rare cancer on the healthcare system. This bill represents a proactive approach to addressing a specific health concern within the sickle cell disease community.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma in individuals who are receiving medical assistance under such title and who have sickle cell disease.

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Latest Summary3/18/2025

Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2023 [sic]

This bill allows states to receive federal payment under Medicaid for 50% of their costs for providing education on the risk of ...


Latest Action1/3/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.