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Proposal:Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2021

This bill allows states to receive federal payment under Medicaid for 50% of their costs for providing education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma to individuals with sickle cell disease. (Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare kidney disease usually found in individuals with the sickle cell trait.)

Bill Title

Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2021

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-01-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2021-01-04: Introduced in House
  • 2021-01-04: Introduced in House
  • 2021-02-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.