S. 2533 · 117th Congress

Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act

Introduced on Jul 29, 2021 by Jon Tester (D-MT). 5 cosponsors, 2 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-135.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-135
Introduced
Jul 29, 2021
Cosponsors
5
2 from the other party
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

A bill to improve mammography services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Cancer
  • Congressional oversight
  • Disability and paralysis
  • Genetics
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health care quality
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Home and outpatient care
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Medical research
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Military medicine
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Minority health
  • Neurological disorders
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Women's health

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 7, 2022). Public domain.

Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act

This bill addresses the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provision of mammograms and breast cancer treatment.

Among other requirements, the VA must

  • submit a strategic plan for improving breast imaging services for veterans;
  • implement a three-year pilot program to provide telescreening mammography services for veterans who live in locations where access to breast imaging services at a VA facility is difficult or unfeasible;
  • upgrade all mammography services at its facilities to use three-dimensional breast imaging;
  • study the availability of access to testing for the breast cancer gene for veterans diagnosed with breast cancer, as recommended by the guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network;
  • update guidelines to increase the use of molecular testing and genetic counseling for veterans diagnosed with breast cancer;
  • study the accessibility of breast imaging services at VA facilities for veterans with paralysis, spinal cord injury or disorder, or another disability; and
  • update its policies and directives to ensure that it confirms the accessibility of a breast imaging site when referring a veteran with a spinal cord injury or disorder to a non-VA provider.

The Inspector General of the VA must report to the VA and to Congress on mammography services furnished by the VA.

In addition, the VA must enter into a partnership with at least one cancer center of the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health in each Veterans Integrated Service Network to expand access to high-quality cancer care for women veterans. In implementing such partnerships, the VA must ensure that veterans with breast cancer who reside in rural areas or states without a partner cancer center are able to receive care through telehealth.

Finally, the VA must collaborate with the Department of Defense and report on all current research and health care collaborations between the departments on treating veterans and members of the Armed Forces with breast cancer.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Jon TesterD-MTSponsor

Democrats · 3

Republicans · 2

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    May 18, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 419–0

History

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  1. Jul 29, 2021Introduced in Senate
  2. Jul 29, 2021 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  3. Oct 20, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  4. Dec 15, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  5. Mar 10, 2022Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  6. Mar 10, 2022 · SenateCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  7. Mar 10, 2022 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.
  8. Mar 23, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)
  9. Mar 23, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)
  10. Mar 24, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  11. Mar 24, 2022 · HouseReceived in the House.
  12. Mar 24, 2022 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  13. May 18, 2022 · HouseMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  14. May 18, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5112-5115)
  15. May 18, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2533.
  16. May 18, 2022 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  17. May 18, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5170-5171)
  18. May 18, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 227).House · Roll call 227
  19. May 18, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 227). (text: CR H5113-5114)House · Roll call 227
  20. May 18, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  21. Jun 6, 2022Presented to President.
  22. Jun 6, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  23. Jun 7, 2022Signed by President.
  24. Jun 7, 2022Signed by President.
  25. Jun 7, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-135.
  26. Jun 7, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-135.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.