House Bill 2417
116th Congress(2019-2020)
HEADs UP Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 30, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2417
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally disabled and Underserved Population Act of 2019 or the HEADs UP Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to support health centers that provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including dental care. Grant recipients must provide specialized treatment to individuals with developmental disabilities as necessary. The bill also provides statutory authority for HHS to designate individuals with developmental disabilities as health-professional shortage population groups for the purposes of the National Health Service Corps.
April 30, 2019
05/01/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
04/30/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:19:37 PM