Breast Cancer Screening Act of 1990

Summary

Breast Cancer Screening Act of 1990 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover screening mammographies for women over age 34 at a frequency which varies on the basis of a woman's age and risk of developing breast cancer. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement procedures to notify eligible individuals of such coverage and promote its use.

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Timeline

1. 3 August 1990

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 August 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 3 August 1990

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Sponsors

• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Sponsor
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