House Bill 5238
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend title 10, United States Code, to include digital breast tomosynthesis as a primary and preventative health care service under the military health system and the TRICARE program.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 21, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5238
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Better and Robust Screening Today Act or the BRST Act
This bill revises revises coverage of primary and preventive health services for women under the TRICARE program to include the use of digital breast tomosynthesis in breast cancer screening.
November 21, 2019
11/21/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
11/21/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:11 AM