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.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 10, 2019)
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.
What just happenedApr 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 10, 2019
- Apr 11, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Military Personnel Subcommittee - Apr 10, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Apr 10, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 10, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House