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Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2527| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2025
Marc A. Veasey

Marc A. Veasey

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to enhance children's vision and eye health by amending the Public Health Service Act. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible entities. Eligible entities include states, territories, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations. These awards will fund the development and implementation of statewide early detection and intervention programs related to children's vision and eye health. Grant recipients must use funds for at least three specified activities, such as implementing vision screening, developing integrated data collection, improving access for underserved populations, raising public awareness, and establishing coordinated vision care systems. Recipients are required to collaborate with various community and state partners, including agencies administering Medicaid, CHIP, and IDEA programs, and submit annual reports on their activities and outcomes. The bill also mandates the provision of technical assistance to support these programs. Specifically, the Secretary, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will award grants for technical assistance to develop data systems, disseminate information, conduct applied research, ensure quality monitoring, and assist in coordinating best practices. These technical assistance recipients must evaluate their activities and report to Congress. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out these programs and evaluations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8400
Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act of 2024
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8400
    Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act of 2024


  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2527| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2025
This bill aims to enhance children's vision and eye health by amending the Public Health Service Act. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible entities. Eligible entities include states, territories, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations. These awards will fund the development and implementation of statewide early detection and intervention programs related to children's vision and eye health. Grant recipients must use funds for at least three specified activities, such as implementing vision screening, developing integrated data collection, improving access for underserved populations, raising public awareness, and establishing coordinated vision care systems. Recipients are required to collaborate with various community and state partners, including agencies administering Medicaid, CHIP, and IDEA programs, and submit annual reports on their activities and outcomes. The bill also mandates the provision of technical assistance to support these programs. Specifically, the Secretary, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will award grants for technical assistance to develop data systems, disseminate information, conduct applied research, ensure quality monitoring, and assist in coordinating best practices. These technical assistance recipients must evaluate their activities and report to Congress. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out these programs and evaluations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8400
Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act of 2024
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8400
    Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act of 2024


  • March 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Marc A. Veasey

Marc A. Veasey

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted