Rep. Lawler Introduces Early Access to Screening Act to Lower Free Mammogram Age to 30
The Early Access to Screening Act is in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees on April 27, 2026. The bill is currently stalled as it waits for these committees to review it. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so it is unclear if this proposal will move forward.
While breast cancer screening is a popular issue, bills that significantly increase costs for Medicare and Medicaid often face a difficult path through Congress.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 9417 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9417 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
While not specifically targeting pregnant women, this bill could benefit younger women of childbearing age (30-39) who might otherwise delay breast health screenings due to cost. Having no-cost annual mammograms available provides a safety net for women in their 30s navigating both reproductive health and cancer risk.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Early Access to Screening Act
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