HR 3511
117th Congress
House
Commerce
Blood and blood diseases
Child health
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local government operations
Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021
Introduced: May 25, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 25, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021
This bill requires coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) of screening blood lead tests. Specifically, CHIP must cover a child's test once at the age of 12 months and once at the age of 24 months, or once between the ages of 24 months and 72 months if the child has never been assessed, as well as testing at such other times as recommended by a child's health care provider. The bill also provides statutory authority for these requirements (regarding testing intervals) for state Medicaid programs.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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