Donald Payne, Sr., Colorectal Cancer Detection Act of 2021

Senate Bill 2149 - Donald Payne, Sr., Colorectal Cancer Detection Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2149 Donald Payne, Sr., Colorectal Cancer Detection Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2149

Donald Payne Sr. Colorectal Cancer Detection Act of 2021

This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment, subject to specified frequency limits, of certain colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests.

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Current Status of Bill S 2149

Bill S 2149 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2021. Bill S 2149 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 21, 2021. Bill S 2149's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2149

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2149

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Health

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- Blood and blood diseases

- Cancer

- Digestive and metabolic diseases

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2149

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicare program for FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests, to increase participation in colorectal cancer screening in under-screened communities of color, to offset the COVID-19 pandemic driven declines in colorectal cancer screening, and for other purposes.

Donald Payne, Sr., Colorectal Cancer Detection Act of 2021