Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2014
Latest action · Jul 17, 2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 17, 2014
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require mammography facilities to include up-to-date information about breast density in both the written report of the results of a mammography examination provided to the patient's physician and the summary of that written report given to patients. Requires the summary to: (1) convey the effect of breast density in masking the presence of breast cancer on a mammogram, and (2) include language communicating that individuals with dense breasts should talk with their physicians about any questions or concerns regarding the summary and whether they would benefit from additional tests.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand and intensify research on breast density, the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of supplemental imaging relating to breast density, and best practices concerning mammograms and supplemental screening for those with dense breasts.
Cosponsors 5
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 17, 2014 to Nov 12, 2014, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NH | Kelly Ayotte | Original | Jul 17, 2014 |
| D-OH | Sherrod Brown | Jul 24, 2014 | |
| D-PA | Robert P. Casey Jr. | Sep 17, 2014 | |
| D-NY | Charles E. Schumer | Sep 18, 2014 | |
| D-NY | Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Nov 12, 2014 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 17, 2014Introduced in Senate
- Jul 17, 2014Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Jul 17, 2014Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4621-4622)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 5145 | Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act of 2014 | Identical bill | Jul 18, 2014 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 17, 2014Introduced in Senate
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