To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive coinsurance under Medicare for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
115th Congress (2017–2019)
This bill was introduced on February 13, 2017, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Although this bill was not enacted, its provisions could have become law by being included in another bill. It is common for legislative text to be introduced concurrently in multiple bills (called companion bills), re-introduced in subsequent sessions of Congress in new bills, or added to larger bills (sometimes called omnibus bills).
305 Cosponsors (162 Democrats, 143 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Dent Cosponsors Bill to Make Colorectal Cancer Screenings More Accessible, Affordable”
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Rep. Charles Dent [R-PA15, 2005-2018]
(Sponsor)
on Feb 14, 2017
“Reps. Payne, Jr., Dent, Lance Introduce Legislation to Remove Cost Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Treatment”
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Rep. Donald Payne Jr. [D-NJ10]
(Co-sponsor)
on Feb 14, 2017
“Congressman Gonzalez Sponsors Bill to Remove Payment Barriers for Colorectal Cancer Screenings”
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez [D-TX34]
(Co-sponsor)
on Oct 4, 2018
History
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Mar 1, 2012
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Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 4120 (112th). |
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Mar 12, 2013
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1070 (113th). |
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Mar 3, 2015
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1220 (114th). |
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Feb 13, 2017
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Introduced
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H.R. 1017 (115th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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