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PSA Screening for HIM Act

Introduced
Jan 29, 2025
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 19, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires Medicare to cover prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests for men, helping with early detection of prostate cancer. Funds these screenings without additional cost to the patient.

Sponsored By

John Boozman
Republican · Arkansas · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 29, 2025
  2. Mar 19, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects male Medicare beneficiaries, providing them with free access to PSA screenings to detect prostate cancer early. It particularly impacts older men, as prostate cancer risk increases with age.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
7backers
  • Democratic6
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors6 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (6)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Health
IntroducedJan 29, 2025
Last UpdatedMar 19, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.