Rep. Schweikert Introduces Bill to Allow AI Systems to Help Read Mammograms
This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently sitting with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but no action has occurred since April 26, 2026. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so this proposal is not actively moving at this time.
While there is a lot of interest in AI technology, most individual bills introduced in the House do not become law unless they are part of a much larger health or technology package.
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While this bill is not directly about prenatal care, women of childbearing age are among those who receive mammograms for diagnostic purposes. Allowing AI to assist in interpreting these screenings could improve accuracy, though concerns about oversight and accountability for AI-generated results remain relevant for all patients, including pregnant individuals who may need diagnostic mammograms.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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House lawmaker Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced an amendment to update the Public Health Service Act of 1944's quality standards for mammography facilities that are using AI to facilitate diagnostics. Introduced on April 27, the amendment was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To amend the Public Health Service Act to update quality standards for mammography facilities for the use of AI systems, and for other purposes.
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