US HB3235 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-7)
Status: Introduced on June 12 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 12 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Provides for coverage under Medicare of genetic counseling services that are furnished by genetic counselors. Covered services include those services, as well as incidental services and supplies, that would otherwise be covered under Medicare if provided by a physician.
Title
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Rep. David Loebsack [D-IA] | Rep. Mike Kelly [R-PA] | Rep. Peter King [R-NY] | Rep. Steve Stivers [R-OH] |
| Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] | Rep. David Joyce [R-OH] | Rep. Terri Sewell [D-AL] |
| Rep. Harley Rouda [D-CA] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. David Price [D-NC] | Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] |
| Rep. Lisa Rochester [D-DE] | Rep. John Rutherford [R-FL] | Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA] | Rep. Trey Hollingsworth [R-IN] |
| Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA] | Rep. Chellie Pingree [D-ME] | Rep. Cindy Axne [D-IA] | Rep. Abby Finkenauer [D-IA] |
| Rep. Stephanie Murphy [D-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-13 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2019-06-12 | House | 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. |
| 2019-06-12 | House | 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. |
| 2019-06-12 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Genetics
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3235/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3235/BILLS-116hr3235ih.pdf |
