H.R. 3762 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
DOC Access Act of 2019
H.R. 3762 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jul 15, 2019, sponsored by David Loebsack with 67 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
- Jul 15, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 67
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2019 or the DOC Access Act of 2019 This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Loebsack (D-IA). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 15, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jul 16, 2019)
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