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DOC Access Act of 2025
3/22/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1521
Bill 119 HR 1521, also known as the Vision and Dental Care Improvement Act, aims to make changes to title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act in order to enhance health care coverage for vision and dental services. The bill seeks to address gaps in coverage for these essential services and improve access to care for individuals across the United States.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions to expand coverage for vision and dental care under health insurance plans, ensuring that individuals have access to necessary services such as eye exams, glasses, and dental cleanings. By improving coverage for these services, the bill aims to promote overall health and well-being for individuals of all ages.
In addition to expanding coverage, the bill also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability within the vision and dental care industries. This includes requirements for insurance companies to provide clear information about coverage options and costs, as well as provisions to protect consumers from unfair practices. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1521 seeks to address the growing need for improved access to vision and dental care services in the United States. By making changes to the Public Health Service Act, the bill aims to ensure that individuals have the coverage they need to maintain good oral and visual health.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions to expand coverage for vision and dental care under health insurance plans, ensuring that individuals have access to necessary services such as eye exams, glasses, and dental cleanings. By improving coverage for these services, the bill aims to promote overall health and well-being for individuals of all ages.
In addition to expanding coverage, the bill also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability within the vision and dental care industries. This includes requirements for insurance companies to provide clear information about coverage options and costs, as well as provisions to protect consumers from unfair practices. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1521 seeks to address the growing need for improved access to vision and dental care services in the United States. By making changes to the Public Health Service Act, the bill aims to ensure that individuals have the coverage they need to maintain good oral and visual health.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1521
Bill HR 1521 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2025. Bill HR 1521 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 24, 2025. Bill HR 1521's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 24, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1521
Total Number of Sponsors
9Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
9Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
23Democrat Cosponsors
17Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1521
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1521
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes.
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes.
Comments

Ryan Pate
527
8 months ago
So, this new bill, HR 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025, is supposed to give us more access to government documents, huh? Sounds like a snooze fest to me. Why do we need more paperwork cluttering up our lives? What's the real deal with this bill anyway? #confused
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1521
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