Equity in STI Testing Act

What it does

Equity in STI Testing Act This bill provides for coverage, without cost-sharing, of testing for certain sexually transmitted infections under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), TRICARE, Department of Veterans Affairs health benefits, and the Indian Health Service.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Nikema Williams (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats.

Where it stands

• IntroducedJul 23, 2026
• Passed the House—
• Passed the Senate—
• Sent to the President—
• Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jul 30, 2026)

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Committees

• Veterans' Affairs Committee
• Natural Resources Committee
• Armed Services Committee

More

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