Early Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2001

Senate Bill 1469 - Early Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2001: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1469 Early Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2001 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Families. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 6:17 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1469

Early Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2001 - Amends the Head Start Act (HSA) and the Child Nutrition Act (CNA) to require lead poisoning screening for infants and children under Early Head Start programs of HSA and under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) of CNA.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reimburse State agencies for the costs of such blood lead screening tests performed by them or by contractors for infants or children who are eligible under Medicaid or the State children's health insurance program (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act.

Authorizes State agencies or contractors administering WIC programs, and entities operating Early Head Start programs, to be awarded waivers of requirements under this Act if: (1) they establish plans to increase the number of blood lead screening tests of infants and children enrolled in such programs; and (2) such plans meet requirements set by the Secretary and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Current Status of Bill S 1469

Bill S 1469 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 26, 2001. Bill S 1469 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on September 26, 2001. Bill S 1469's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9877-9878) as of September 26, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1469

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1469

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- Agriculture and Food

- Child health

- Economics and Public Finance

- Education

- Elementary and secondary education

- Environmental Protection

- Federal aid to child health services

- Head Start programs

- Health

- Health insurance

- Infants

- Lead poisoning

- Medicaid

- Medical laboratories

- Medical screening

- Medical supplies

- Medical tests

- Medically uninsured

- Poor children

- Social Welfare

- WIC program

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1469

Early Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2001

A bill to amend the Head Start and Early Head Start programs to ensure that children eligible to participate in those programs are identified and treated for lead poisoning, and for other purposes.

Early Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2001