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Introduced
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
In Committee
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage under State plans under the Medicaid program for annual lung cancer screening with no cost sharing for individuals for whom screening is recommended by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines, to expand coverage under Medicaid of counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve lung cancer screening and tobacco cessation coverage across multiple healthcare programs. It requires Medicaid to cover annual lung cancer screenings without cost-sharing for individuals recommended for screening by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and removes previous restrictions that limited tobacco cessation counseling and pharmacotherapy to pregnant women, expanding these services to all Medicaid recipients. The bill also extends similar screening provisions to Medicare and private health insurance markets, prohibiting prior authorization requirements for recommended lung cancer screenings. Additionally, it mandates a nationwide education and outreach campaign about lung cancer screenings, targeting high-risk populations, with $10 million annually authorized for this effort from 2026 to 2030. The bill further requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study identifying population segments currently underrepresented in lung cancer screening guidelines and recommend potential government actions to improve screening access. Most provisions would take effect on January 1, 2026, with allowances for states that may need to adjust their legislation to implement the changes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Kathy Castor (D)*,
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Last Action
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. (on 11/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6178/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6178/BILLS-119hr6178ih.pdf |
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