HEADs UP Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 30, 2019)
Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally disabled and Underserved Population Act of 2019 or the HEADs UP Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to support health centers that provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including dental care. Grant recipients must provide specialized treatment to individuals with developmental disabilities as necessary. The bill also provides statutory authority for HHS to designate individuals with developmental disabilities as health-professional shortage population groups for the purposes of the National Health Service Corps.
What just happenedMay 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 30, 2019
- May 1, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Apr 30, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 30, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 30, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House