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- H.R.3975
H.R.3975: Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 26, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
74 (45 Democrats, 29 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 25, 2019
Bill Summary
Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act This bill revises the requirements for the verification of prescriptions related to the purchase of contact lenses. Specifically, online sellers of prescription contact lenses must provide consumers with a method to transmit a digital copy of their prescriptions to such sellers. Online sellers also must encrypt protected health information they send by email. Additionally, the bill...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 26, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) |