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| https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=d0718b20-2213-4103-9948-cdae96061053 | Heller Cosponsors Legislation to Improve Breast Cancer Detection | 2015-10-23 | 2015 | 2015-10 | Republican | House | NV | Dean Heller | H001041 | www.heller.senate.gov | legacy | Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Washington, DC) U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) has cosponsored Senator Dianne Feinsteins (D-CA) Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act (S. 370). The bipartisan legislation requires mammogram reports to include whether patients have dense tissue so that they know whether to seek additional screening to better detect breast cancer. After cosponsoring the legislation, Senator Heller issued this statement: After what my family and fellow Nevadans have been through with regard to breast cancer, I understand how important it is to continue working to put an end to this horrible disease. With increased research, increased funding, and increased awareness, I am confident we can help find a cure once and for all, said Senator Dean Heller. This month, as we continue raising awareness, I will be thinking of Nevadans who have had to experience the devastating impact of this disease. I am proud to add my name to Senator Feinsteins legislation, and look forward to working with her and the remaining cosponsors to stay on top of this issue until breast cancer no longer exists. Senator Heller has championed legislative efforts to help eradicate breast cancer. In January, he introduced the Mobile Mammography Promotion Act of 2015 (S. 91), which ensures continued access to breast cancer screening in underserved areas throughout the United States. In March, he introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at helping to end breast cancer by 2020. The Accelerating the End of Breast Cancer Act of 2015 (S. 746) creates a clearinghouse and catalyst for research, public-private partnerships, and trans-disciplinary collaboration to help advance the mission of ending breast cancer. Earlier this month, Senator Heller discussed both pieces of legislation with KTVNs Wendy Damonte. You can click HERE or on the video below to watch the interview. Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act Summary: Requires mammography facilities to include up-to-date information about breast density in both the written report of the results of a mammography examination provided to a patient's physician and the summary of that written report given to the patient. Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify research on breast density, the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of supplemental imaging relating to breast density, and best practices concerning mammograms and supplemental screening for those with dense breast tissue. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Robert Casey (D-PA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Susan Collins (R-ME), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Edward Markey (D-MA) have also cosponsored the legislation. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |