# 119-s-3607: Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2026

119-s-3607, Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-05-14).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3607
- Congress: 119
- Title: Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-08
- Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-14

## Summary

**Expands Medicare Part B coverage to include services provided by qualified genetic counselors.** The bill would define who counts as a genetic counselor, set a payment formula, and add balance-billing protections for those services.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Medicare coverage for genetic counseling: benefit, medium. If enacted, Medicare Part B would cover genetic counseling services starting January 1, 2027. Covered services would be those furnished by a qualifying genetic counselor. A qualifying counselor would be licensed by the State. In States without licenses, the counselor would need American Board of Ge…

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## Sources
- [119-s-3607 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3607)

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- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-237: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-237)
- [119-s-1261: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1261)
- [119-s-1677: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1677)
- [119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1289)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3607 (as of 2026-05-14).