H.R. 1606 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
DOC Access Act
H.R. 1606 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 17, 2017, sponsored by Earl L. "Buddy" Carter with 105 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 105
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act or the DOC Access Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit group health plans and individual health insurance coverage from setting rates for items and services provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan or insurer does not pay a substantial amount.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 71 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 24, 2017)
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