Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 25, 2021)
Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021
This bill requires coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) of screening blood lead tests. Specifically, CHIP must cover a child's test once at the age of 12 months and once at the age of 24 months, or once between the ages of 24 months and 72 months if the child has never been assessed, as well as testing at such other times as recommended by a child's health care provider. The bill also provides statutory authority for these requirements (regarding testing intervals) for state Medicaid programs.
What just happenedMay 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 25, 2021
- May 26, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 25, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House