HR 3602 · 108th Congress · Health

Children's Access to Vision Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-11-21· Sponsored by Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2003-12-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Children's Access to Vision Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to make grants to States for: (1) comprehensive eye examinations for children needing such services, with priority for children under nine years old; (2) subsequent vision treatment or services; and (3) educational materials on recognizing signs of visual impairment in children. Directs the Secretary to coordinate the grant program with appropriate Federal and State child services programs. Requires an annual State program evaluation.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans