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S.1117: Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced April 16, 2007
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (12 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007 - Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to award grants to states to: (1) provide comprehensive eye examinations by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist for children identified by a licensed health care provider or vision screener, with priority to children under age nine; (2) provide treatment or services to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 16, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher S. Bond (R-Mo.) |