Expand insurance coverage for early cancer screening tests to improve patient outcomes.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Early Access to Screening Act?
H.R. 8551 sits in the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees as of April 27, 2026. Committee leaders must decide to hold a vote for the bill to move forward. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so it is unlikely this effort will advance.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Early Access to Screening Act (H.R. 8551 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9417 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9417 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Michael Lawler (R-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.