United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 5853 — Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act

Last action — Referred to House Ways and Means

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the exclusion from coverage (and so include) eyeglasses and eye exams for prescribing eye glasses, hearing aids and examinations therefor, and dental care.

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Action History

  1. Referred to House Ways and Means

  2. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  3. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5853 do?
Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the exclusion from coverage (and so include) eyeglasses and eye exams for prescribing eye glasses, hearing aids and examinations therefor, and dental care.
Who sponsors HR 5853?
HR 5853 is sponsored by Alan Grayson (D).
What is the current status of HR 5853?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5853?
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