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Jim Costa (D-CA)

Ian Kalvinskas Pediatric Liver Cancer Early Detection and Screening Act

H.R. 5355 · House bill Health

A Democratic bill with 8 Republican cosponsors · See all 18 cosponsors

Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4418)

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Ian Kalvinskas Pediatric Liver Cancer Early Detection and Screening Act," directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promote screenings for liver diseases in newborns. It mandates that the Comptroller General conduct a study regarding federally funded initiatives for early detection, trends in transplant wait-list mortality, and the cost effectiveness of adding direct-bilirubin testing to newborn screening panels. Additionally, the Secretary is tasked with carrying out a public education program regarding the early signs of pediatric liver disease and the safety of living liver donation. The Comptroller General must submit reports to Congress regarding the study and the results of the education program.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill focuses on enhancing early detection and survival rates for pediatric liver diseases and cancers.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill promotes early detection of liver diseases through studies on newborn screening panels and healthcare provider education.

  • Scored +3

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The study on mortality trends includes insurance status to help address healthcare access issues for lower-income groups.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.