H.R. 1379 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
H.R. 1379 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 26, 2019, sponsored by Collin C. Peterson with 313 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 313
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment services for congenital anomalies and birth defects, such as reconstructive services and prosthetics. Coverage must include services that functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part that is medically necessary for normal bodily functions or appearance, as determined by the treating physician.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Collin C. Peterson (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 212 Democrats, 101 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (Sep 9, 2020)
Other Health bills in the 116th Congress
- H.R. 259: Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019
- H.R. 1839: Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019
- S. 1379: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019
- S. 2047: A bill to provide for a 2-week extension of the Medicaid community mental health services…
- H.R. 3253: Sustaining Excellence in Medicaid Act of 2019
- H.R. 776: Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019
- H.R. 1058: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019
- H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
- H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- S. 1130: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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