VoterlyH.R. 1916: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from California · In committee
What this bill does
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment of congenital anomalies and birth defects, such as reconstructive services and items. Coverage must include services and items that functionally improve, repair, or restore any body part that is medically necessary for normal bodily functions or appearance, as determined by the treating physician. Coverage limits and cost-sharing requirements for such services and items may not be more restrictive than those applicable to all medical and surgical benefits under the plan.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2021-03-16
- Policy area Health
- Cosponsors 317
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] introduced H.R. 1916. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 1916? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1916 do?
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment of congenital anomalies and birth defects, such as reconstructive services and items. Coverage must include services and items that functionally improve, repair, or rest…
Who sponsored H.R. 1916?
Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18] (D) of California is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1916?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 1916 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.