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Find It Early Act

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3086

The Find It Early Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3086, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve early detection and diagnosis of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

The Find It Early Act proposes several measures to achieve this goal. Firstly, it calls for increased funding for research into early detection methods and technologies. This would allow for the development of new and improved screening tools that can detect diseases at an earlier stage when they are more easily treatable.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve access to preventive screenings for all Americans, particularly those in underserved communities. This would involve expanding coverage for preventive services under Medicare and Medicaid, as well as providing grants to community health centers to offer free or low-cost screenings. Furthermore, the Find It Early Act includes provisions to educate healthcare providers and the public about the importance of early detection and the availability of screening services. This would help ensure that more people are aware of the benefits of early detection and are able to take advantage of screening opportunities. Overall, the Find It Early Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to improve early detection and diagnosis of diseases in order to save lives and reduce healthcare costs. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage could have a significant impact on public health in the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 3086

Bill HR 3086 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2023. Bill HR 3086 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 5, 2023.  Bill HR 3086's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3086

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
90
Democrat Cosponsors
86
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3086

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cancer
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medicaid
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Medicare
- Military personnel and dependents
- Veterans' medical care
- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3086

Find It Early Act
Find It Early Act
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