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Summary · Congress.gov
Equity in STI Testing Act This bill provides for coverage, without cost-sharing, of testing for certain sexually transmitted infections under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), TRICARE, Department of Veterans Affairs health benefits, and the Indian Health Service.
Action Timeline
2026-07-30
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2026-07-23
Introduced in House
2026-07-23
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for con
2026-07-23
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.9946 pass?
HR.9946 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.9946 do?
Equity in STI Testing Act This bill provides for coverage, without cost-sharing, of testing for certain sexually transmitted infections under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), TRICARE, Department of Veterans Affairs health benefits, and the Indian Health Service.
Who sponsored HR.9946?
HR.9946 was sponsored by Nikema Williams (D-Georgia).
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