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H.R. 3183 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

H.R. 3183 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 13, 2021, sponsored by Kathy Castor with 240 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 13, 2021
Co-sponsors
240
Policy area
Health

What it does

Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Kathy Castor (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 189 Democrats, 51 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 13, 2021
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 13, 2021)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 3183 (117th Congress): Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-3183/metastatic-breast-cancer-access-to-care-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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