H.R. 2238 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Children's Vision Improvement and Learning Readiness Act of 2005
H.R. 2238 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 10, 2005, sponsored by Bill Pascrell, Jr. with 204 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 10, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 204
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Children's Vision Improvement and Learning Readiness Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to make grants to states for providing: (1) comprehensive eye examinations for children, with priority given to children under nine years old; (2) subsequent vision treatment or services to correct vision problems; and (3)…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 160 Democrats, 43 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 10, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 23, 2005)
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