H.R. 855 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act
H.R. 855 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Feb 27, 2013, sponsored by Ralph M. Hall with 123 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 123
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require coverage under Medicaid of services of optometrists.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ralph M. Hall (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 95 Democrats, 28 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 1, 2013)
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Committees
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