A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2025 amends the Public Health Service Act to stop group health plans and health insurance issuers from charging cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. This includes removing deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments for these specific services. The bill applies to group and individual health insurance coverage. It also ensures high deductible health plans can offer these services without a deductible starting January 1, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 25
- Scored +9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill significantly benefits low-income households by removing cost-sharing for essential breast cancer screenings, improving access to healthcare.
- Scored +9
Would women be better off under this?
This bill is very beneficial for women as it directly addresses and improves access to breast cancer diagnosis through the elimination of cost-sharing.
- Scored +8
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The bill greatly helps middle-class households by eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for breast cancer diagnostic and supplemental exams.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Elimination of Out-of-Pocket Costs: Individuals will not have to pay deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations (Section 2, SEC. 2730(a)).
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Expanded Access to Specialized Screening: People with personal or family medical history or other risk factors can receive supplemental breast examinations without cost-sharing (Section 2, SEC. 2730(c)(3)).
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Improved Diagnostic Evaluation: Patients can evaluate abnormalities seen in screening examinations or detected by other means without cost-sharing requirements (Section 2, SEC. 2730(c)(2)).
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Protection of State Benefits: The bill does not override state laws that already provide more protections for these examinations than this federal law does (Section 2, SEC. 2730(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Authorization Delays: Health plans and insurance issuers are still allowed to require timely prior authorization or other utilization controls before approving coverage for these examinations (Section 2, SEC. 2730(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill significantly benefits low-income households by removing cost-sharing for essential breast cancer screenings, improving access to healthcare. Would women be better off under this? — This bill is very beneficial for women as it directly addresses and improves access to breast cancer diagnosis through the elimination of cost-sharing. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill greatly helps middle-class households by eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for breast cancer diagnostic and supplemental exams. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — This bill is especially beneficial for middle-aged individuals, as it eliminates cost-sharing for crucial diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations, which are vital during this age group. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill can help reduce disparities in breast cancer outcomes for African Americans by improving access to diagnostic services. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill can help reduce disparities in breast cancer outcomes for Asian Americans by improving access to diagnostic services. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill can help reduce disparities in breast cancer outcomes for Hispanic Americans by improving access to diagnostic services. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill can help reduce disparities in breast cancer outcomes for Native Americans by improving access to diagnostic services. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The bill can help reduce disparities in breast cancer outcomes for White Americans by improving access to diagnostic services. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill improves healthcare access for rural residents, particularly benefiting those who may face financial barriers in seeking diagnostic breast examinations. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill is good for young adults as it eliminates cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, promoting early detection and preventative care. Would students be better off under this? — The bill is good for students as it eliminates cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, promoting early detection and preventative care. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill provides benefits to retirees by removing cost barriers to diagnostic breast exams, addressing potential health concerns in older age. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill offers benefits to seniors by removing cost barriers to diagnostic breast exams, addressing potential health concerns in older age. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill will improve access to healthcare for immigrant women by removing financial barriers. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill improves access to healthcare for people with disabilities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill will improve access to healthcare for urban residents. Would high-income households be better off under this? — While the bill removes cost-sharing, high-income households are less likely to be affected by the cost, so there is minimal impact. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill may benefit some members of the LGBTQ+ community, specifically transgender men and women, by improving access to breast cancer screenings.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill significantly improves healthcare access by removing financial barriers to diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act? — The bill reinforces the ACA by expanding access to preventative care without cost-sharing, aligning with the ACA's goals.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill addresses a health issue predominantly affecting women, promoting gender equality in healthcare access. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill could indirectly improve racial equity by ensuring equal access to diagnostic services across different racial groups, as disparities in breast cancer outcomes exist.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — This bill improves consumer protection by eliminating cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal power by mandating certain health insurance coverage standards, thus limiting state flexibility.
- 9/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island