Senate Bill 4804
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Parity Enforcement Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 8, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4804
Congress
117
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Parity Enforcement Act of 2022
This bill provides authority for the Department of Labor to enforce the parity requirements for group health plans with respect to the coverage of mental health and substance use disorder benefits.
September 8, 2022
09/08/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
09/08/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:35 PM