Enhancing CLIA Act of 2026
This bill, the Enhancing CLIA Act of 2026, updates federal regulations to strictly govern laboratory-developed tests used for diagnosing or treating patients. Starting two years after enactment, laboratories must prove these tests are accurate and reliable by providing documented evidence of their performance and clinical validity before they can be used. The law creates a centralized online database where labs must report details about their tests and establishes a system for third parties, including the FDA, to review and affirm that tests meet safety standards. Additionally, the bill requires labs to immediately report any test errors that cause serious harm or death and mandates regular public forums and periodic reviews to ensure regulations keep pace with scientific advancements.
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Introduced May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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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.
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Neal P. Dunn
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