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Scott Peters (D-CA)

Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026

H.R. 7118 · House bill Health

A Democratic bill with 13 Republican cosponsors · See all 27 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Genomic Answers for Children's Health Act of 2026. It updates the Medicaid program to make sure that whole genome and whole exome sequencing are clearly covered for children with certain medical needs. The testing can be done in either inpatient or outpatient settings if ordered by a qualified provider. The bill also requires separate payments for these genetic tests so they are not bundled into other medical bills. Additionally, the legislation directs the government to conduct outreach, study implementation, and publish reports on the usage and payment amounts of these tests.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill provides critical diagnostic coverage for children suspected of having genetic disorders or rare diseases.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill clarifies coverage for advanced genetic testing to help diagnose rare diseases and conditions of unknown origin in children.

  • Scored +6

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill expands access to advanced medical diagnostics through the Medicaid program for eligible low-income families.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.