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To amend the Public Health Service Act to include neuropathy in the list of conditions covered by the World Trade Center Health Program, and for other purposes.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2636
Bill 118 hr 2636, also known as the World Trade Center Health Program Expansion Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to include neuropathy as a covered condition under the World Trade Center Health Program. This program was established to provide medical monitoring and treatment for individuals who were exposed to toxins and other hazards during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City.
Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves, causing symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness in the affected areas. By including neuropathy in the list of covered conditions, individuals who are suffering from this condition as a result of their exposure to toxins at the World Trade Center site will now be eligible for medical care and treatment through the program.
In addition to expanding coverage to include neuropathy, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the World Trade Center Health Program. This includes ensuring that individuals who were present at the World Trade Center site during the attacks are able to access the care and support they need to address any health issues that may have arisen as a result of their exposure. Overall, the World Trade Center Health Program Expansion Act seeks to provide much-needed support and resources to individuals who continue to suffer from health issues related to their exposure to toxins during the September 11 attacks. By including neuropathy as a covered condition and addressing other important issues, this bill aims to improve the health and well-being of those affected by this tragic event.
Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves, causing symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness in the affected areas. By including neuropathy in the list of covered conditions, individuals who are suffering from this condition as a result of their exposure to toxins at the World Trade Center site will now be eligible for medical care and treatment through the program.
In addition to expanding coverage to include neuropathy, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the World Trade Center Health Program. This includes ensuring that individuals who were present at the World Trade Center site during the attacks are able to access the care and support they need to address any health issues that may have arisen as a result of their exposure. Overall, the World Trade Center Health Program Expansion Act seeks to provide much-needed support and resources to individuals who continue to suffer from health issues related to their exposure to toxins during the September 11 attacks. By including neuropathy as a covered condition and addressing other important issues, this bill aims to improve the health and well-being of those affected by this tragic event.
Congressional Summary of HR 2636
This bill adds neuropathy (damage, disease, or dysfunction of one or more nerves) to the list of health conditions covered by the World Trade Center Health Program. This program provides medical monitoring and treatment to responders and survivors who suffer from health conditions related to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2636
Bill HR 2636 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 17, 2023. Bill HR 2636 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 17, 2023. Bill HR 2636's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of April 17, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2636
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2636
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To amend the Public Health Service Act to include neuropathy in the list of conditions covered by the World Trade Center Health Program, and for other purposes.
To amend the Public Health Service Act to include neuropathy in the list of conditions covered by the World Trade Center Health Program, and for other purposes.
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