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H.R. 5853 (113th)

Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act

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Introduced

11 December 2014

Last action

11 December 2014 · Introduced

Status

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.

Sponsors

Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

12 August 2025

Healthcare

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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Timeline

  1. 11 December 2014

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 December 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 December 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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