H.R. 2178 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
H.R. 2178 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Apr 9, 2019, sponsored by Peter T. King with 180 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 9, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 180
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act This bill exempts individuals with metastatic breast cancer from certain waiting periods for disability insurance benefits under the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program and related Medicare coverage.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter T. King (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 148 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 9, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (Apr 9, 2019)
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- S. 4091: Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act
- S. 578: ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019
- H.R. 141: Social Security Fairness Act of 2019
- H.R. 208: Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
- H.R. 860: Social Security 2100 Act
- H.R. 1407: ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019
- H.R. 1695: Community Services Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2019
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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