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.

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Summary of Bill HR 124

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 124

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.)

Current Status of Bill HR 124

Bill HR 124 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 124 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 124's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 3, 2025

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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.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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 124

Al Green

Texas(Democrat)

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