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House bill · H.R. 7118 (119th Congress)

Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 22, 2026

Sponsor: Scott H. Peters (U.S. Representative, CA-50, Democratic)

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Summary

It would amend Medicaid law to state explicitly that whole genome sequencing and whole exome sequencing are covered for children with certain medical needs, adding them to the list of early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

22

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  • Democratic11
  • Republican11

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Full history

  1. May 22, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Jan 15, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Jan 15, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House

  4. Jan 15, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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