US HR2254

Bill

To amend titles 10 and 37, United States Code, to ensure that children covered by the TRICARE program are screened and tested for lead levels, and for other purposes.

Introduced
04/10/2019

In Committee
04/11/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend titles 10 and 37, United States Code, to ensure that children covered by the TRICARE program are screened and tested for lead levels, and for other purposes. This bill expands requirements for lead-level testing or screening as part of well-baby care under the TRICARE program of health care for members and dependents. It prescribes testing for the level of lead in the blood at the ages of both 12 and 24 months for children who may be at elevated risk of lead exposure. Test results shall be provided to state health departments (or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the case of children residing abroad). The Government Accountability Office shall study the effectiveness of such screening, testing, and treatment for lead exposure and poisoning. The Department of Defense shall maintain records concerning the year housing for military personnel was built, and members must provide notice of when their residence was built as a condition of receiving a housing allowance.

AI Summary

This bill expands requirements for lead-level testing or screening as part of well-baby care under the TRICARE program, which provides health care for military members and their dependents. It requires testing for the level of lead in the blood at ages 12 and 24 months for children who may be at elevated risk of lead exposure, such as those living in pre-1978 housing or whose parent has a military occupation with high lead exposure risk. The bill also requires the Department of Defense to maintain records on the year housing for military personnel was built and for members to provide notice of when their residence was built as a condition of receiving a housing allowance. The Government Accountability Office will study the effectiveness of such screening, testing, and treatment for lead exposure and poisoning.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Dan Kildee (D)*, Gil Cisneros (D), Debra Haaland (D), Jackie Speier (D),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 04/11/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2254/all-info

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2254/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2254/BILLS-116hr2254ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2254/BILLS-116hr2254ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR2500	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020	Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.	Related
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S1143	Get the Lead Out of Military Housing Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	Related
S1790	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020	Became Public Law No: 116-92. (TXT \| PDF)	Related

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