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S.1826: Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2021
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 25, 2021
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| May 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) |