Know Your Risk Act
Latest action (6 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The "Know Your Risk Act" proposes a report from the Secretary of Health and Human Services to Congress. This report would identify inaccuracies and gaps in the use of current breast cancer risk assessment tools across different populations. It would also include a plan for developing a single, comprehensive, and publicly accessible breast cancer risk assessment tool. Additionally, the bill proposes amendments to existing grant programs within the Public Health Service Act to include requirements for evidence-based breast cancer risk assessments and reporting on their use and outcomes.
This legislation would primarily affect the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as entities that receive grants under Section 1501 of the Public Health Service Act, which include state health programs. It aims to improve the consistency, accessibility, and accuracy of breast cancer risk assessments for women. The bill is currently in the introduction phase in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 6, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10763 do?
- The "Know Your Risk Act" proposes a report from the Secretary of Health and Human Services to Congress. This report would identify inaccuracies and gaps in the use of current breast cancer risk assessment tools across different populations. It would also include a plan for developing a single, comprehensive, and publicly accessible breast cancer risk assessment tool. Additionally, the bill proposes amendments to existing grant programs within the Public Health Service Act to include requirements for evidence-based breast cancer risk assessments and reporting on their use and outcomes. This legislation would primarily affect the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as entities that receive grants under Section 1501 of the Public Health Service Act, which include state health programs. It aims to improve the consistency, accessibility, and accuracy of breast cancer risk assessments for women. The bill is currently in the introduction phase in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Has H.R. 10763 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Oct 2026, H.R. 10763 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10763?
- H.R. 10763 was sponsored by Rep. Julia Letlow [R-LA5] (Republican-LA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10763?
- Introduced (6 Oct 2026).
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