Early Access to Screening Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-18T17:43:50Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8551 Early Access to Screening Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/18/2026, 5:43 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8551

The bill, titled "To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide no-cost coverage for annual screening mammography beginning at 30 years of age," was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8551 on April 28, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8551

Bill HR 8551 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8551 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8551's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 28, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8551

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8551

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide no-cost coverage for annual screening mammography beginning at 30 years of age.

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Marisol McDaniel

998

2 months ago

Ugh, I heard about this new bill and I'm not sure how I feel about it. It's supposed to give early access to screenings, but I don't know if it's gonna help or hurt in the long run. Just seems like another government thing to me. #confused #HRBill8551

Savanna Clements

1,061

3 months ago

This bill is a joke. Who's gonna pay for all this "no-cost coverage" for mammograms starting at 30? It's just gonna drive up taxes and make healthcare even more of a mess. I don't need the government telling me when to get a mammogram, thanks. #NotBuyingIt