HB10921: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

What the bill says

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy.

From the introduced text, October 29, 2026:

A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy. SECTION 1. Short title; findings (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act . (b) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) There are currently more than 4,000,000 women with a history of breast cancer in the United States, many of whom experience unreconstructed breast loss. (2) In 2026, an estimated 321,910 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer that required surgery, with many having to undergo surgical breast removal. (3) In 2026, an estimated 42,140 women in the United States are expected to die from breast cancer. (4) Annually, there are more than 100,000 women in the United States who undergo mastectomies, a surgical removal of the breast. (5) The number of breast mastectomies in the United States has increased among younger women, ages 18 to 34 years old, at a rate of 30 percent and at a rate of 15 percent for women ages 35 to 44 years old. (6) The results of breast reconstruction surgery can vary and, as with any surgical procedure, there are inherent risks associated with such surgery. Additionally, reconstruction of the breast using implants requires lifelong follow up to ensure the health of the …

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Sponsors

• Judy Chu (D, HD-CA-28) · primary sponsor
• Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R, HD-001)

Latest actions

1. October 29, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2. October 29, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB10921?

HB10921 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act.

What does HB10921 do?

In its own words: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy.

What is the status of HB10921?

In committee as of October 29, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (October 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB10921?

Judy Chu (D, HD-CA-28), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB10921?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10921