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Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1826| Senate 
| Updated: 5/25/2021
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021 This bill requires coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) of screening blood lead tests. Specifically, CHIP must cover a child's test once at the age of 12 months and once at the age of 24 months, or once between the ages of 24 months and 72 months if the child has never been assessed, as well as testing at such other times as recommended by a child's health care provider. The bill also provides statutory authority for these requirements (regarding testing intervals) for state Medicaid programs.
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Timeline
May 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 26, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3511
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • May 26, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3511
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3511: Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021
Blood and blood diseasesChild healthGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations

Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1826| Senate 
| Updated: 5/25/2021
Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021 This bill requires coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) of screening blood lead tests. Specifically, CHIP must cover a child's test once at the age of 12 months and once at the age of 24 months, or once between the ages of 24 months and 72 months if the child has never been assessed, as well as testing at such other times as recommended by a child's health care provider. The bill also provides statutory authority for these requirements (regarding testing intervals) for state Medicaid programs.
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Timeline
May 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 26, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3511
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • May 26, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3511
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3511: Preventing Lead Poisoning Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Blood and blood diseasesChild healthGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations