H.R. 9946 Introduced Health

Equity in STI Testing Act

To require the coverage of testing for certain sexually transmitted infections without the imposition of cost-sharing, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] Introduced July 23, 2026 Cosponsors 11 (11 D) Latest action July 30, 2026

Summary

Equity in STI Testing Act
This bill provides for coverage, without cost-sharing, of testing for certain sexually transmitted infections under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), TRICARE, Department of Veterans Affairs health benefits, and the Indian Health Service.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 30, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Jul 23, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Natural Resources, 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.
  3. Jul 23, 2026 Introduced in House

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