In CommitteeFiled Jul 29, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 29, 2026
Summary
The bill would modify titles XI, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to require screening for childhood‑onset fluency disorders and to mandate coverage of certain speech‑therapy services under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. It targets children with speech‑related disorders and the federal health programs that pay for their care. The goal is to improve early detection and treatment access.
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