119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action May 12, 2025
S. 1716In CommitteeHealth
Senate Republicans propose expanding vision care provider options for patients
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin (R-ND)23 cosponsorsIntroduced May 12, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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