S. 2777 - Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act of 2016
- Sponsor:
- Bill Cassidy
- Summary:
- A bill to modernize the prescription verification process for contact lenses, to clarify consumer protections regarding false advertising of contact lenses, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been referred to committee.
Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act of 2016
S. 2777 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- A bill to modernize the prescription verification process for contact lenses, to clarify consumer protections regarding false advertising of contact lenses, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to modernize the prescription verification process for contact lenses, to clarify consumer protections regarding false advertising of contact lenses, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act of 2016
- Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act of 2016
- Sponsor
- Bill Cassidy
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Commerce
- Consumer affairs
- Government studies and investigations
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Hearing, speech, and vision care
- Marketing and advertising
- Medical research
- Product safety and quality
- Retail and wholesale trades
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 4/11/2016 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 4/11/2016 4/11/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 4/11/2016 Introduced in Senate Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
Total contributions given to Senators from interest groups that…
supported this bill
Medical Devices & Supplies |
Optometrists & Ophthalmologists |
Health, Education & Human Resources |
Medical schools |
Optical services (glasses & contact lenses) (split) |
opposed this bill
Republican/Conservative |
Department, variety & convenience stores |
Minority/Ethnic Groups |
Fiscal & tax policy |
Consumer groups |
Optical services (glasses & contact lenses) (split) |
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org