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- H.R.5989
H.R.5989: Precision Medicine Answers for Kids Today Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 16, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 16, 2021
Bill Summary
Precision Medicine Answers for Kids Today Act This bill establishes programs and requires reporting relating to Medicaid coverage of genetic and genomic testing, particularly for children. Specifically, the bill establishes a demonstration program for up to 15 state Medicaid programs to cover genetic and genomic testing for certain individuals under the age of 21 (or a lower age, if the state chooses) and for former foster youth under the age...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 17, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Nov. 16, 2021 |
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.
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| Nov. 16, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Nov. 16, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) |