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US HR8400

US HR8400
Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act of 2024


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Introduced
05/14/2024
In Committee
05/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve children’s vision and eye health through grants to States, territories, and Tribal organizations, and the provision of technical assistance to support those efforts.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for states, territories, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations to develop and implement statewide early detection and intervention programs related to children's vision and eye health. The grants can be used for activities such as implementing vision screening, developing data collection systems, improving access to care, and raising public awareness. The bill also authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance to these entities to support their efforts. The overall goal is to improve children's vision and eye health through early detection and intervention.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/17/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Disease Prevention
  • ‐ Infants and Children
  • ‐ Research and Development

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8400/all-info 05/15/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8400/BILLS-118hr8400ih.pdf 06/26/2024
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