Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 27
- Latest action
- Jan 15, 2026
What it does
The Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026 would amend the Medicaid program to explicitly cover whole genome and whole exome sequencing for children suspected of having genetic disorders, rare diseases, or conditions of unknown origin—including congenital anomalies, developmental delays, or intellectual disabilities—when ordered as a first-tier test by a qualified provider. The bill defines these sequencing services to include the testing, analysis, interpretation, and reporting, and requires that payments for them be made separately and not bundled with other services. It also mandates outreach and education efforts by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and a Government…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.