Bills · HR 6178
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6178Health
Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
READING
10MIN
COSPONSORS
7BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths, and early detection through screening can significantly improve survival rates. By making screenings free and easily accessible for high-risk individuals on Medicaid, this bill could save lives and reduce the burden of advanced lung cancer treatment.
Similarly, expanding access to tobacco cessation programs is crucial because tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death. Helping more people quit can lead to better overall health, fewer chronic illnesses, and reduced healthcare costs in the long run. If this bill becomes law, more people will have the tools to live healthier lives; if it doesn't, many vulnerable individuals on Medicaid might continue to face barriers to these vital preventive and cessation services.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all state Medicaid plans to cover annual lung cancer screenings for high-risk individuals.
This provision ensures that a vulnerable population has access to potentially life-saving early detection for lung cancer without financial barriers.
PROVISION 02
Eliminates patient cost sharing (e.g., co-pays, deductibles) for these lung cancer screenings.
Removing out-of-pocket costs encourages more people to get screened, as financial barriers often prevent preventive care.
PROVISION 03
Expands Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation counseling and medications to all Medicaid participants, not just pregnant women.
This broadens access to critical support for quitting tobacco, which is essential for preventing numerous diseases and improving public health.
PROVISION 04
Removes prior authorization requirements for both lung cancer screenings and tobacco cessation services.
This streamlines access to care, reducing administrative hurdles that can delay or prevent people from receiving timely medical services.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
26
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 57%
DEM 5 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6178
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6178Health
Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
