H.R.8890

Enhancing CLIA Act of 2026 Enhancing Clinical Laboratory Innovation and Access Act of 2026

Introduced·5/19/26

Enhancing CLIA Act of 2026 amends the Public Health Service Act to regulate laboratory developed tests.

The Enhancing CLIA Act of 2026 amends the Public Health Service Act to enhance regulation of laboratory developed tests. It mandates that laboratories must ensure their tests meet analytical and clinical validity standards. Laboratories must submit detailed information about their tests to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, including performance specifications and clinical use details. The Secretary can request additional information if concerns arise. Laboratories can seek supplemental affirmation from approved third parties that their tests meet the applicable standard.

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History

May 19

House

Introduced in House

May 19

House

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.