SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2022

Senate Bill 4440 - SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-12-13T18:00:34Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4440 SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/13/2023, 6:00 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4440

Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services for Cancer Act or the SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and makes changes to the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. This program provides funding to states for breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services for individuals who have low incomes, are uninsured, or otherwise lack access to such services.

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Current Status of Bill S 4440

Bill S 4440 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2022. Bill S 4440 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2022. Bill S 4440's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 22, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4440

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4440

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cancer

- Health care coverage and access

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4440

SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2022

Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services for Cancer Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and improve the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for fiscal years 2023 through 2027, and for other purposes.