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H.R. 3710 (107th)

Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2002

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Introduced

8 February 2002

Last action

5 March 2002 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], GENE GREEN, ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], ELIJAH CUMMINGS, Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], JOHN LEWIS, Richard Neal, Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4], JOHN DUNCAN, Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], John Larson

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

19 August 2025

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2002 - Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of and reimbursement for colorectal cancer screening tests covered under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA). Amends SSA title XVIII to: (1) increase reimbursement for colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic tests; (2) cover an outpatient office visit or consultation for the purpose of beneficiary education before a colorectal cancer screening test consisting of a screening colonoscopy or in conjunction with the beneficiary's decision to obtain such a screening, regardless of whether such screening is medically indicated with respect to the beneficiary; and (3) waive the deductible for colorectal cancer screening tests.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 2002

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 2002

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 2002

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E123)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 February 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 8 February 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 5 March 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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