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H.R.3353: Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 19, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 20, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
67 (32 Democrats, 35 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 19, 2021
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 |
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May 20, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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May 19, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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May 19, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) |