H.R. 508 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act of 2017
H.R. 508 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 12, 2017, sponsored by Lucille Roybal-Allard with 131 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 12, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 131
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 130 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 12, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jan 31, 2017)
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