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Expand insurance coverage for genetic testing and counseling for individuals with a family history of cancer.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asReducing Hereditary Cancer Act

What’s happening with Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act?

The Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act, known as H.R. 4752, has remained in the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees since July 22, 2025. Members of these committees must act next to hold a vote, but the bill faces a binding constraint because most legislation never receives a committee hearing. Historical data shows that committee inaction is the most common reason bills fail to move forward.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act (H.R. 4752 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 1526 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 1526 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.