H.R. 1385 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
DOC Access Act of 2023
H.R. 1385 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 7, 2023, sponsored by Earl L. "Buddy" Carter with 88 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 7, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 88
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2023 or the DOC Access Act of 20 23 This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, 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
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 51 Democrats, 37 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 7, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 17, 2023)
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