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  • H. R. 1620 — To facilitate the development of treatments for cancer, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
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    H.R. 1620, titled the "Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act," aims to enhance access to cancer diagnostic tests and laboratory tests in the United States. The bill proposes changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to provide coverage for cancer...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1620 is a plan to help people get tests to find cancer early by making sure these tests are covered by healthcare programs starting in a few years and teaching doctors and people about these tests.

  • H. R. 9849 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to address the shortage of medical laboratory personnel, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,093

    H.R. 9849, also known as the "Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2024," seeks to address the shortage of medical laboratory personnel in the U.S. by amending the Public Health Service Act. It proposes to include medical laboratory services within National...

    Simple Explanation

    The Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2024 is a bill that wants to help get more people to work in medical labs by offering loan help and special training programs. It also sets aside money to make sure there are enough lab workers, especially in places that need them the most.