S-2586 : Still Just a Bill

Thorough Evaluation of State Testing to Kick-start Investigations before Damage is Suffered Act or the TEST KIDS Act

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to direct states to report the number of residents under two years old who have elevated blood lead levels.

The CDC must identify areas where children with high blood lead levels are concentrated and investigate the sources of lead in those areas.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-02-25IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2016-02-25IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Benjamin L. Cardin [D] (MD)
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Child health
  • Environmental health
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Health information and medical records
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods

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