US Congress House Bill 5145 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4)
Status: Introduced on July 17 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-07-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require mammography facilities to include up-to-date information about breast density in both the written report of the results of a mammography examination provided to the patient's physician and the summary of that written report given to patients. Requires the summary to: (1) convey the effect of breast density in masking the presence of breast cancer on a mammogram, and (2) include language communicating that individuals with dense breasts should talk with their physicians about any questions or concerns regarding the summary and whether they would benefit from additional tests. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand and intensify research on breast density, the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of supplemental imaging relating to breast density, and best practices concerning mammograms and supplemental screening for those with dense breasts.

Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2014

Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D-CT]

Rep. Jim Cooper [D-TN]

Rep. Elizabeth Esty [D-CT]

Rep. Steve Israel [D-NY]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-07-18	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2014-07-17	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

SB2622 (Same As) 2014-07-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/5145/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr5145/BILLS-113hr5145ih.pdf