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H.R. 3723 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2013

H.R. 3723 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Dec 12, 2013, sponsored by Bill Cassidy with 74 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Dec 12, 2013
Co-sponsors
74
Policy area
Health

What it does

Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out surveillance, education, and testing programs with respect to hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) virus infections.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bill Cassidy (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 30 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedDec 12, 2013
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Dec 13, 2013)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 3723 (113th Congress): Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2013,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/113-hr-3723/viral-hepatitis-testing-act-of-2013 (accessed 2026-10-17).