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Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2013

Introduced: June 11, 2014 Introduced by: Cassidy, Bill Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
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Dec 13, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 12, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Dec 12, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out surveillance, education, and testing programs with respect to hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) virus infections.

Requires the Secretary to establish a national system with respect to HBV and HCV to: (1) determine the prevalence of such infections; (2) carry out testing programs to increase the number of individuals who are aware of their infection; (3) disseminate public information and education programs for the detection and control of such infections; (4) improve the training of health professionals in the detection, control, and treatment of such infections; and (5) provide referrals for counseling and medical treatment and ensure the provision of follow-up services. Directs the Secretary to determine the populations that are considered at high risk.

Directs the Secretary to establish and support public-private partnerships that facilitate such HBV and HCV surveillance, education, screening, testing, and linkage to care programs.

Requires the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to convene the Preventive Services Task Force every three years to review its recommendation for HBV and HCV screening.

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and carry out a plan to provide veterans who were born between 1945 and 1965 with an HBC risk assessment and, if they are diagnosed with such virus, a thorough evaluation of, and information regarding, their need for treatment, vaccination, or other therapy.

Requires the VA to use compliance with such plan as a key performance measure under the VA Handbook Performance Management System or its successor, including by giving the director of a VA medical facility that is not fully compliant a less than fully successful performance appraisal.

What's happening now December 13, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 53
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Dec 4, 2014
Hultgren, Randy
· Dec 4, 2014
Bishop, Timothy
· Sep 18, 2014
D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Sep 18, 2014
D
Horsford, Steven
Nevada · Sep 18, 2014
Lance, Leonard
· Sep 18, 2014
D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Sep 18, 2014
SERRANO, JOSE
· Sep 18, 2014
D
Takano, Mark
California · Sep 18, 2014
D
Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Sep 18, 2014
D
Chu, Judy
California · Sep 15, 2014
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Sep 15, 2014
D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Sep 15, 2014
D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Sep 11, 2014
Ellison, Keith
· Sep 11, 2014
D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Sep 11, 2014
D
Carson, André
Indiana · Jul 29, 2014
LEWIS, JOHN
· Jul 24, 2014
GREEN, GENE
· Jul 22, 2014
D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jul 22, 2014
D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jul 22, 2014
MORAN, JAMES
· Jul 14, 2014
D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Jun 18, 2014
Flores, Bill
· Jun 11, 2014
ISRAEL, STEVE
· Jun 11, 2014
R
Valadao, David G.
California · May 30, 2014
Long, Billy
· May 29, 2014
R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · May 29, 2014
Brooks, Susan
· May 28, 2014
D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · May 28, 2014
Roskam, Peter
· May 28, 2014
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 19, 2014
D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · May 19, 2014
Lipinski, Daniel
· May 9, 2014
Ross, Dennis
· May 9, 2014
R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · May 8, 2014
R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · May 1, 2014
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Apr 28, 2014
D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 28, 2014
Roe, David
· Apr 28, 2014
Rokita, Todd
· Apr 28, 2014
Walorski, Jackie
· Apr 28, 2014
HONDA, MICHAEL
· Apr 9, 2014
Schock, Aaron
· Apr 9, 2014
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Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Apr 7, 2014
McHenry, Patrick
· Apr 1, 2014
Meehan, Patrick
· Mar 24, 2014
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Mar 4, 2014
Kinzinger, Adam
· Feb 27, 2014
Olson, Pete
· Feb 25, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3723: Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-3723/
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"H.R. 3723: Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2013." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-3723/.
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