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Affordable Rabies Treatment for All Act of 2023

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5782

The Affordable Rabies Treatment for All Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 5782, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to make rabies treatment more accessible and affordable for all individuals in the United States.

If passed, the Affordable Rabies Treatment for All Act of 2023 would require health insurance companies to cover the cost of rabies treatment for all policyholders. This would include coverage for the rabies vaccine, as well as any necessary follow-up treatments or medications.

Additionally, the bill would allocate funding to support research and development of more affordable rabies treatments, with the goal of reducing the overall cost of treatment for individuals and the healthcare system as a whole. Supporters of the Affordable Rabies Treatment for All Act of 2023 argue that making rabies treatment more accessible and affordable will help prevent the spread of this deadly disease and save lives. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential cost of implementing this legislation and its impact on the healthcare industry. Overall, the Affordable Rabies Treatment for All Act of 2023 aims to address the issue of accessibility and affordability of rabies treatment in the United States, with the ultimate goal of improving public health and safety.

Current Status of Bill HR 5782

Bill HR 5782 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill HR 5782 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 28, 2023.  Bill HR 5782's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5782

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5782

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5782

Affordable Rabies Treatment for All Act of 2023
Affordable Rabies Treatment for All Act of 2023
To ensure access to cost-free rabies postexposure prophylaxis.

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