DOC Access Act of 2023
2/1/2024, 8:30 AMSummary of Bill HR 1385
The DOC Access Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 1385, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency and accessibility to government documents and information held by the Department of Commerce (DOC).If passed, the DOC Access Act would require the DOC to create and maintain a publicly accessible online database of all non-confidential documents and information. This database would allow individuals, businesses, and organizations to easily search for and access a wide range of information, including reports, studies, and data collected by the DOC.
Additionally, the bill would establish guidelines for the DOC to follow when determining which documents should be made publicly available. This would help ensure that sensitive or confidential information is protected while still promoting transparency and accountability within the department. Overall, the DOC Access Act of 2023 aims to promote greater transparency within the Department of Commerce and make it easier for the public to access important government information. This bill is currently being reviewed by Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.
Congressional Summary of HR 1385
Dentist and Optometric Care Access Act of 2023 or the DOC Access Act of 2023
This bill prohibits private health insurance plans from setting rates for items and services, except for dental cleanings, provided by a doctor of optometry, of dental surgery, or of dental medicine for which the plan does not pay a substantial amount.
Additionally, an agreement between a plan and such a doctor for limited scope dental or vision benefits may last longer than two years only with the prior acceptance of the doctor for each term extension. Plans also may not restrict such a doctor's choice of laboratories or suppliers.
Such doctors may elect to waive the application of the payment amount and choice of laboratories provisions of this bill.
The bill does not supersede state laws regarding health insurers and dental or vision benefit plans.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1385
Bill HR 1385 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1385 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1385's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 17, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1385
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
116Democrat Cosponsors
62Republican Cosponsors
54Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1385
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
Civil actions and liabilityDental careEmployee benefits and pensionsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHearing, speech, and vision careState and local government operationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1385
DOC Access Act of 2023DOC Access Act of 2023Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2023To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans, and for other purposes.Comments
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