Expanded Genetic Screening Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5864 Expanded Genetic Screening Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5864

Expanded Genetic Screening Act

This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover noninvasive prenatal genetic screening for pregnant women, subject to certain informed consent requirements. (Noninvasive prenatal genetic screening uses naturally occurring fetal DNA from the mother's blood to screen for genetic abnormalities.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 5864

Bill HR 5864 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 2, 2023. Bill HR 5864 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 2, 2023. Bill HR 5864's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of October 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5864

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5864

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5864

Expanded Genetic Screening ActExpanded Genetic Screening ActTo amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicaid program of non-invasive prenatal genetic screening.

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