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HR 5552 117th Congress House Health

Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021

Introduced: October 12, 2021 Introduced by: Walberg, Tim Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 12, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 grants and programs carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for screening and other public health activities to prevent childhood lead poisoning.

Additionally, the bill changes the name of an advisory body that coordinates federal lead poisoning prevention efforts from the Interagency Task Force on the Prevention of Lead Poisoning to the Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention. It also modifies the committee's membership, reporting requirements, and other duties.

What's happening now October 13, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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