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HEADs UP Act

USA116th CongressHR-2417| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2019
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (11)
John Katko (Republican)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally disabled and Underserved Population Act of 2019 or the HEADs UP Act This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to support health centers that provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including dental care. Grant recipients must provide specialized treatment to individuals with developmental disabilities as necessary. The bill also provides statutory authority for HHS to designate individuals with developmental disabilities as health-professional shortage population groups for the purposes of the National Health Service Corps.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 30, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 1, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDental careDisability and paralysisHealth care coverage and access

HEADs UP Act

USA116th CongressHR-2417| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2019
Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally disabled and Underserved Population Act of 2019 or the HEADs UP Act This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to support health centers that provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including dental care. Grant recipients must provide specialized treatment to individuals with developmental disabilities as necessary. The bill also provides statutory authority for HHS to designate individuals with developmental disabilities as health-professional shortage population groups for the purposes of the National Health Service Corps.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 30, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 1, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (11)
John Katko (Republican)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDental careDisability and paralysisHealth care coverage and access