HOUSE 1379116th CongressOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

Last Action: 9/9/2020

Actions

2020-09-09Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2020-09-09Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2020-03-11Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2020-03-11Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
2020-02-26Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Peterson.
2020-01-08Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2019-02-27Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2019-02-26Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2019-02-26Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2019-02-26Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2019-02-26Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2019-02-26Introduced in House
2019-02-26Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-02-26 (00)

Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment services for congenital anomalies and birth defects, such as reconstructive services and prosthetics. Coverage must include services that functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part that is medically necessary for normal bodily functions or appearance, as determined by the treating physician.

Cosponsors (20)

Denver Riggleman (R-VA)
Cynthia Axne (D-IA)
Kathleen Rice (D-NY)
MICHAEL SIMPSON (R-ID)
PETER VISCLOSKY (D-IN)
Rodney Davis (R-IL)
Steve Stivers (R-OH)
Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Gwen Moore (D-WI)
Pete Stauber (R-MN)
Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
Dean Phillips (D-MN)
Paul Tonko (D-NY)
Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
Tom Emmer (R-MN)
FRED UPTON (R-MI)
Jefferson Van Drew (D-NJ)
Mark Pocan (D-WI)

Subjects

Dental care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Hereditary and development disorders
Insurance industry and regulation
Surgery and anesthesia

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